Ring-tailed ground squirrel
A species of Tropical ground squirrels Scientific name : Notocitellus annulatus Genus : Tropical ground squirrels
Ring-tailed ground squirrel, A species of Tropical ground squirrels
Scientific name: Notocitellus annulatus
Genus: Tropical ground squirrels
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Description
The ring-tailed ground squirrel is between 383 and 470 mm (15 and 19 in) long, half of this being the tail. Compared to the California ground squirrel (Otospermophilus beecheyi) it is slightly smaller, has more slender legs and broader, less-pointed ears. The incisors are orange and the large cheek pouches open inside the mouth. The crown of the head and upper parts of the body have mixed blackish-brown and buff hairs. The chin, throat and underparts are buff. The tail is slender and not bushy, the colour being mixed buff and black above and brownish beneath, with about fifteen dark rings. 
General Info
Lifespan
6-10 years
Diet
Ring-tailed ground squirrel primarily subsists on a diet of plant-based fodder, including fresh leaves, tender plant stems, and various seeds. Its evolutionary adaptions further allow it to feed selectively based on seasonal availability.
Appearance
Ring-tailed ground squirrel is a small, rodent-like animal with a long, cylindrical body, covered in fur. It exhibits a predominantly gray-brown coloration with distinctive white marks around the eyes. It boasts host a tail that is generally equivalent to the length of the body. The tail, similar to the rest of its body, is covered with dense fur. No significant differences in appearance between age, gender, or subspecies are known.
Behavior
Ring-tailed ground squirrel is characterized by its fossorial lifestyle, using claws for burrowing. It is primarily diurnal, with peaks of activity in the morning and late afternoon. This solitary animal occupies individual territories marked through scent glands. Its survival tactics include rapid digging to escape predators.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Gnawing mammals Family
Squirrels Species
Ring-tailed ground squirrel 
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