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Rock squirrel

Otospermophilus variegatus

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36.0648, -112.094

Field Notes

Description:

Tame, spotted squirrel with bushy tail. Grayish brown coloring. Scurrying around on the ground.

Habitat:

Dry, rocky scrubland

Notes:

Appeared to be blind in one eye. Did not run away

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PublishedMarch 31, 2012

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