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  • English
    • Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel
    • Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel
    • Green River Basin Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel
  • Scientific names
    • Callospermophilus lateralis
    • Spermophilus lateralis

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Recent Observations

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What

Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel Spermophilus lateralis

Observer

cyric

Date

May 31, 2004

Place

Rocky Mountain National Park (Google, OSM)

Description

A Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel in Rocky Mountain NP.

Tags

United States, Rodent, Rocky Mountain NP, Park, Nature, National Park, Mammal, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Colorado, Animal
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Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel Spermophilus lateralis

Observer

sea-kangaroo

Date

Jun 8, 2009

Place

Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, USA (Google, OSM)

Description

Bryce Point.

Tags

female
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What

Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel Spermophilus lateralis

Observer

sea-kangaroo

Date

Jun 8, 2009

Place

Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, USA (Google, OSM)

Description

At the bottom of Wall Street.

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Description from Wikipedia

The Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus lateralis) is a type of ground squirrel that lives in all types of forests across North America. It eats seeds, nuts, berries, insects, and underground fungi. It is eaten by hawks, jays, weasels, foxes, bobcats, and coyotes. Also shot by humans for sport. A typical adult ranges from 23–30 cm (9–12 inches) in length. The Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel can be identified by its chipmunk-like stripes and coloration, but unlike chipmunks, it...