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Russet ground squirrel

Spermophilus major

Photo by Vervada
Published on Project Noah
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Russet ground squirrel - Wikipedia

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DanielePralong
Congratulations and welcome to Project Noah Vervada! You have spotted the first Russet Ground Squirrel on Project Noah, and it is our Spotting of the Day! "First time record for this species on Project Noah! This Russet ground squirrel (Spermophilus major) is our Spotting of the Day. This large ground squirrel is found in west central Asia, where it inhabits plains, steppes and semi-deserts. The scientific name of this genus means "seed-lover". Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectnoah/photos/pb.10150120463815603.-2207520000.1495145578./10158729515135603/?type=3&theater Twitter: https://twitter.com/projectnoah/status/865328683044700164

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