Thirteen-lined ground squirrel

The Thirteen-lined ground squirrel is a kind of Squirrel. It lives in North America from Alberta, Canada to Ohio and Texas, USA.

Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel Media

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  The animal is well camouflaged and frequently stands to keep watch.

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  Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus tridecemlineatus)

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  Late in life, naturalist John James Audubon made a final expedition to the western plains in search of four-footed mammals. These striped ground squirrels would be tempting prey for many birds, especially hawks and owls. After the squirrels had left, burrowing owls might take over their underground dens.