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Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel

Spermophilus tridecemlineatus

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Field Notes

Description:

Small rodents, buff colored with light and dark stripes down its back. About 11 inches, including the four inch long black striped tail.

Habitat:

Spotted near the Tamarac visitor center. Originally found in the prairies of central U.S. The thirteen-lined ground squirrel now lives anywhere grassland exists.

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Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge
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PublishedJuly 30, 2019

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