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Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Callospermophilus lateralis

Photo by SethR
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

I spotted this squirrel on a rock while looking over the edge of Bryce Canyon.

Species ID Suggestions

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Callospermophilus lateralis

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Eva Varga
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Eva Varga
Gold ring around the eye = golden mantled ground squirrel Parallel black stripes across the eye = yellow pine chipmunk
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2012

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