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California ground squirrel

Otospermophilus beecheyi

Habitat:

California's central valley, within 75 miles of Yosemite National Park.

Notes:

I did a double take because I thought there were several prairie dogs! These might be California ground squirrels (Otospermophilus beecheyi); I need confirmation. 6th photo shows a burrow after the squirrels hid.

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California Ground Squirrel
Otospermophilus beecheyi California ground squirrel


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1 Comment

mauna Kunzah
mauna Kunzah 9 years ago

Thanks for confirming the ID, Joshua.

mauna Kunzah
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mauna Kunzah

Chowchilla, California, USA

Spotted on Jan 7, 2015
Submitted on Apr 25, 2015

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