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Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel

Spermophilus lateralis

Photo by KatiMasuo
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

A lovely encounter with a curious and friendly Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel at the summit of Tom Dick and Harry Mountain in the Mt. Hood National Forest.

Habitat:

Moist coniferous or mixed forest; in mountains to above timberline.

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PublishedJuly 9, 2011

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