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Identification

golden-mantled ground squirrel
Spermophilus lateralis

Spermophilus lateralis: pictures (7)

Date Taken

5/10/03

Location

Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, Oregon

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Anatomy
Coloration/Patterning :: Cryptic

Anatomy
Coloration/Patterning :: Disruptive Coloration (Spots/Stripes)

Behaviors
Feeding Behaviors

Behaviors
Feeding Behaviors :: Capturing/Manipulating Prey

Life Stages And Gender
Adult/Sexually Mature

Subject
Live Animal

Type
Photo

Contributors

Phil Myers (photographer; copyright holder), Museum of Zoology, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

University of Michigan Museum of Zoology

National Science Foundation

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