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Rock Squirrel

Spermophilus variegatus

Description:

Looks like a squirrel but not sure. Black head and slightly bigger than average squirrel.

Notes:

This animal wasn't caged and free to move in and out of the elephant enclosure at the zoo.

1 Species ID Suggestions

Jellis
Jellis 6 years ago
Rock Squirrel
Spermophilus variegatus Rock Squirrel (Spermophilus variegatus)


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2 Comments

RonaldOrosz
RonaldOrosz 6 years ago

thanks!

MrsPbio
MrsPbio 6 years ago

A very cute pudgy squirrel. Not sure of species. Anyone?

RonaldOrosz
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RonaldOrosz

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Spotted on Aug 7, 2017
Submitted on Aug 7, 2017

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