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Callospermophilus lateralis
The golden-mantled ground squirrel can be identified by its chipmunk-like stripes and coloration, but unlike chipmunks, it lacks any facial stripes. It is commonly found living in the same habitat as Uinta chipmunks.
The golden-mantled ground squirrel is abundant throughout its range and is equally at home in a wide variety of forest habitats as well as rocky meadows, and even sagebrush flats.
Spotted on Jun 4, 2012
Submitted on May 16, 2013
4 Comments
Thank you Seema
so cute..i went there last week and for winter, all animals were hibernating or hiding..the forests seemed so silent and wildlife-deprived..
Thank you RiekoS.
Interesting. Thank you very much for the explanation.