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Callospermophilus lateralis
A typical adult ranges from 23–30 cm (9–12 inches) in length. 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 equally at home in a wide variety of forest habitats as well as rocky meadows, and even sagebrush flats.
The lack of facial stripes confused me for some time since I was sure it was a chipmunk, but that was the key to its identification! This individual stuck around for quite awhile and wasn't the least bothered by having his picture taken repeatedly.
Spotted on Aug 13, 2006
Submitted on Aug 28, 2011
9 Comments
Thanks Jeannette and Ash :)
Sweet...moment I must be missed...
Great series, very cute :)
Thanks SatyenMehta :)
Nice fellow. Loved the first pic :-)
Ooh I didn't know there was one! Thanks Michele!
Thanks Emma and Juan :)
This squirrels should be very difficult to take a photo, good job
very cute!