Cascade golden-mantled ground squirrel
A species of Mountain striped ground squirrels Scientific name : Callospermophilus saturatus Genus : Mountain striped ground squirrels
Cascade golden-mantled ground squirrel, A species of Mountain striped ground squirrels
Scientific name: Callospermophilus saturatus
Genus: Mountain striped ground squirrels
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Description
The (or the) Cascade-Goldmantel-Ziesel (Callospermophilus saturatus, Syn: Spermophilus saturatus) is a rodent from the family of croissants (Sciuridae). He lives in northwest North America.
General Info
Lifespan
4-6 years
Diet
Cascade golden-mantled ground squirrel primarily rely on a herbivorous diet, feeding chiefly on seeds, roots, leaves, flowers, and the bark of certain plants. This selective foraging indicates a dietary adaptation for the diverse flora of their natural habitat.
Appearance
Cascade golden-mantled ground squirrel is a medium-sized ground squirrel that is robust and heavily built. Its fur is dense and soft, featuring shades of yellowish-brown and rusty orange. This creature has a distinctive longitudinal black stripe running down the side of its body. It has small ears, a white eye-ring, and a bushy tail. There is no significant variation in color or pattern between genders and age groups.
Behavior
Cascade golden-mantled ground squirrel display diurnal and primarily solitary habits, often spotted foraging during daytime for seeds, vegetation and some insects in alpine habitats. Their notable survival techniques include hibernating during harsh winters while living off fat stores. Territorial markings are made by scent-mark deposition and notable digging behaviors, creating burrows for nesting purposes.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
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