Wyoming ground squirrel
A species of Ground squirrels Scientific name : Urocitellus elegans Genus : Ground squirrels
Wyoming ground squirrel, A species of Ground squirrels
Scientific name: Urocitellus elegans
Genus: Ground squirrels
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Description
The Wyoming Ground Squirrel (Urocitellus elegans, Syn: Spermophilus elegans) is a type of croissant from the genus Urocitellus. He presided over three subspecies in three separate territories in the western United States of Nevada and Idaho over parts of Montana, Wyoming and Colorado to the west of Nebraska.
General Info
Lifespan
6-8 years
Diet
Wyoming ground squirrel is an herbivorous mammal, primarily feeding on fresh vegetation. It favors grasses, leaves, seeds, flowers, and occasionally consumes berries and insects. The diet fluctuates with seasonal availability.
Appearance
Wyoming ground squirrel is a small, slender-bodied rodent with fur that varies from cinnamon to dark brown. It has a noticeably white belly and rings around its small, dark eyes. A distinctive cinnamon-colored tail and cheek patches add to its charm. There are no clear visual differences between genders or ages within the species.
Behavior
Wyoming ground squirrel is a diurnal, ground-dwelling rodent typically known for its unique alarm-call behavior. When sensing predators, they stand upright on hind legs, emit high-pitched calls, alerting other members for safety. Mostly solitary, their burrow systems are territorial, often marked via scent glands. To survive harsh winters, wyoming ground squirrel display a behavioral adaptation of hibernation.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Gnawing mammals Family
Squirrels Genus
Ground squirrels Species
Wyoming ground squirrel 
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