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Ictidomys tridecemlineatus
North American grassland and prairies.
Very curious creatures and fun to watch. They will stand upright, much like a meerkat, to survey its surroundings.
Spotted on May 14, 2013
Submitted on May 15, 2013
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Striped Gopher is another common name for the Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel. That's what scientific name are for, if you Google the scientific name they have listed, it will turn up the Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel.
Actually, this is a 13-lined ground squirrel