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Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel

Spermophilus tridecemlinzeatus

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Field Notes

Description:

This is a small rodent, buff colored with light and dark stripes down its back. About 11 inches in length, including the black-striped tail.

Habitat:

Spotted at the Tamarac Visitor Center. Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel was originally found in the native prairies of central U.S., but now lives anywhere some grassland exists.

Notes:

They are a favored prey of hawks, foxes, coyotes, weasels and snakes.

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Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge
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PublishedJune 19, 2023

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