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Golden- Mantled Ground Squirrel

Callospermophilus lateralis

Photo by tomk3886
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39.9287, -106.165

Field Notes

Habitat:

Open habitat of grasses, wildflowers , pines and aspens. Elevation 8,373 ft.

Notes:

I was looking at the slime mold in my previous spotting and something moving in this hole caught my eye. These holes are abundant across the landscape as are chipmunks which I originally mistook this for. This hole was near a garage we are building so these animals see us on a daily basis.

Species ID Suggestions

Golden-mantled ground squirrel

Callospermophilus lateralis

Comments (3)

I love squirrels so much. Thanks
thanks mauna. i was having second thoughts about this ID. I have seen other ground squirrels around the yard.
How cute! I think this is actually a golden-mantled ground squirrel.

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