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Golden-Mantled Ground Squirrel

Spermophilus lateralis

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Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel
Spermophilus lateralis Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel - Spermophilus lateralis - NatureWorks


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9 Comments

Christine Y.
Christine Y. 10 years ago

So cute! I saw these in Oregon and I found them to be very friendly as well! They came right up to me, most likely begging for food ;)

Seema
Seema 10 years ago

cut guy

LorraineDianeLafleur
LorraineDianeLafleur 10 years ago

Thanks Isaa1, This Squirrel was so friendly. Practically walked right up to me. Though i am assuming it was thinking i had food, sniffed around a bit and galloped away. lol

LorraineDianeLafleur
LorraineDianeLafleur 10 years ago

Thank you All! :)

Jason Alexander
Jason Alexander 10 years ago

Cute one!

Jellis
Jellis 10 years ago

Golden-Mantled don't have facial stripes, so whenever you see what looks like a Chipmunk with no markings on the face you'll know.

CarlaLouise
CarlaLouise 10 years ago

Deceiving with his chipmunk looks, but the long tail gave it up eh? hehe!

LorraineDianeLafleur
LorraineDianeLafleur 10 years ago

Thank you Gordon! :) All these little guys looks pretty similar. lol

Gordon Dietzman
Gordon Dietzman 10 years ago

Lorraine, Actually this is a golden-mantled ground squirrel, which is a pretty cool animal. Great photo!

Alberta, Canada

Spotted on Sep 14, 2012
Submitted on Jun 8, 2013

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