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Ammospermophilus leucurus
This attractive animal is a medium-sized ground squirrel that gets its name from the white underside of its tail. The back is grayish brown. A white stripe runs down its side and its belly is also white. Legs are a rusty brown.
Deserts and usually in rocky soils.
Spotted on Feb 28, 2005
Submitted on Feb 13, 2012
1 Comment
What a cool Squirrel!! Great photo!!