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#14 - The California Ground Squirrel
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The California Ground Squirrel, Spermophilus beecheyi, is a resident of most of California,
western Oregon and small parts of southern Washington and down into the Baja California, Mexico
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The California Ground Squirrel is one of over a dozen ground squirrels in North America. With a head and body length of 9-11in/23-28 cm and its 5-9 in/13-23cm long bushy tail, it is also one of the largest. |
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One of the most recognizable feature of the California Ground Squirrel is a dark triangle on its back, between the shoulders. The sides of the shoulders and neck are also whitish. It also has a brownish body and head which are flecked with white. |
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The California Ground Squirrel is active day and night. It lives in colonies, constructing a network of burrows and tunnels from which is rarely ventures very far. Favourite foods include vegetation of various sorts as well as seeds, eggs and insects.
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