Summary ²

Unique among Wisconsin squirrel species. This species is built wide and flat, not unlike a badger. Can resemble Muskrat but note shorter, furry tail, flatter shape, and terrestrial habitat. Not seen during winter, when hibernating.

Range ³

Statewide.

Habitat ³

Open woodlands, savannas, and forest clearings.

Size ³

18-28", tail 3-6".

Sources and Credits

1. (c) Jeff Skrentny, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Jeff Skrentny
2. Adapted by raymie from a work by (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marmota_monax
3. (c) raymie, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

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