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California Ground Squirrel

Otospermophilus beecheyi

Photo by StirredMocha
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

A common squirrel of western North America. This individual decided to go against its name and climb up onto a fence, almost appearing to be stuck.

Notes:

Near saltmarsh area in dry scrubland

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NWF: Watch for Wildlife!
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
Photographed
PublishedAugust 19, 2014

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