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Spermophilus tridecemlineatus
The 13 alternately dotted / entire buffy stripes on the back are diagnostic. The body and head are generally brown. The top of the head is buff, spotted with brown.
Tallgrass prairies.
This one was just emerging from its den when we passed by. A great moment!
Spotted on Dec 8, 2012
Submitted on Dec 8, 2012
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