Uinta Ground Squirrel

The Uinta ground squirrel, Spermophilus armatus, is native to northern and central Utah, as well as to parts of Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. Within its Utah range, the species is quite common in suitable habitat, which consists of dry meadows, grasslands, and cultivated fields near water.
The Uinta ground squirrel eats seeds, green vegetation, insects, and occasionally meat.