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Spermophilus tridecemlineatus
They are small rodents, buff colored with light and dark stripes down its back. About 11 inches, including the four-inch long black-striped tail.
Originally found in the native prairies of central U.S., thirteen-lined ground squirrels now live anywhere some grassland exists.
They are a favored prey of hawks, owls, foxes, coyotes, weasels, and snakes. A number of thirteen liners were spotted at the Chippewa Picnic area on Hwy 26.
Spotted on Jul 24, 2013
Submitted on Jul 31, 2013
7 Comments
I had no idea that that cutie lived in Minnesota.
"This species has usually been placed in the genus Spermophilus with about 40 other species. As this large genus is paraphyletic to prairie dogs, marmots, and antelope squirrels, Kristofer Helgen and colleagues have split it into eight genera, placing the thirteen-lined ground squirrel in Ictidomys with three other species" - Wikipedia quote.
He is very cute!
masterpiece!!
Cool!
Lovely! Thanks for sharing!
What a cutie- love his little coat ! Thanks for sharing this Tamarac.