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California Ground squirrel

Spermophilus sp

Photo by HemaShah
Published on Project Noah
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36.7783, -119.418

Field Notes

Notes:

This squirrel was found basking in the sun after a cold spell. Looks like it is a California ground squirrel because of the ring around it's eye.
Location is in the foothills of Mt Diablo in a conservation area.

Species ID Suggestions

Ground squirrel
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