LITTLE SQUIRRELS
Here are two cute little Golden-Mantled Ground Squirrels. I have written about them here: GOLDEN-MANTLED GROUND SQUIRREL
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GOLDEN-MANTLED GROUND SQUIRREL
Golden-Mantled Ground Squirrels are found in western parts of the United States and Canada. They live in mountain areas where there are coniferous and mixed forest, sometimes in sagebrush areas, as well. Golden-Mantled Ground Squirrels hibernate in the winter, so during the fall they eat and fatten up to get through while they go underground for… Read More GOLDEN-MANTLED GROUND SQUIRREL
GUNNISON’S PRAIRIE DOG
Gunnison’s Prairie Dogs are found in the southwest four corner states in the United States. They live in short grass prairie areas in high elevation mountain valleys and plateaus. Their homes are burrow systems, with entrances that are mounds of dirt. They are active during daylight hours and are constantly vigilant while above ground. Prairie dogs… Read More GUNNISON’S PRAIRIE DOG
STRIPED SKUNK
Striped Skunks are found throughout most of North America. They have a distinct thin white stripe down the center of their face. They are primarily nocturnal. When threatened, this skunk will face its intruder, arch and elevate its tail, stomp the ground, and chatter its teeth, trying to make them retreat. If they do not,… Read More STRIPED SKUNK
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