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Rock Squirrel

Otospermophilus variegatus

Photo by IsabellaFiers
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Field Notes

Description:

Rock squirrels, with their long, bushy tails, look very much like tree squirrels, but seldom climb trees.

Habitat:

They are most commonly found in rocky habitats, canyons, cliffs, and hillsides.

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Species ID Suggestions

Rock Squirrel

Otospermophilus (Spermophilus) variegatus

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Ground Squirrel Otospermophilus Variegatus

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PublishedOctober 27, 2013

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