More On Round-tailed Ground Squirrels   2 comments

Aspen Draw August 2013

The round-tailed ground squirrel is very sociable desert animals, living in small colonies. They breed shortly after coming out of hibernation early spring . These squirrels often stand on their hind legs trying to get a better view as they watch for  predators. Because they’re very dependent on succulent vegetation for moisture, these squirrels estivate for a few weeks during the summer drought, until the summer rainy season again brings new growth.

Aspen Draw August 2013Round-tailed ground squirrel — Images by kenne

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Posted August 17, 2013 by kenneturner in Education, Information, Nature, Photography

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2 responses to “More On Round-tailed Ground Squirrels”

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  1. Has this one been eating a lot of cactus fruit (red stain)?

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    Kristin
    August 18, 2013 at 8:36 am

  2. You think so?

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    kenneturner
    August 18, 2013 at 8:42 am

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