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Round Tail Squirrel The round-tailed ground squirrel is a social animal. Although it resembles a tiny prairie dog, and shares some of its habits, the two animals are not related. The round-tailed ground squirrel is light beige colored with a long, black tipped tail. It weighs only 6 or 7 ounces (170-200 g). Geotagged,Round-tailed ground squirrel,Spring,United States,Xerospermophilus tereticaudus Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Round Tail Squirrel

The round-tailed ground squirrel is a social animal. Although it resembles a tiny prairie dog, and shares some of its habits, the two animals are not related. The round-tailed ground squirrel is light beige colored with a long, black tipped tail. It weighs only 6 or 7 ounces (170-200 g).

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  1. Top mammal shot and a rare mammal species intro, well done! Posted 9 years ago
  2. It looks so cute! Posted 9 years ago
  3. Nice capture Stephen they dont hang around long. Posted 9 years ago

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The round-tailed ground squirrel , known as "Ardillón cola redonda" in Spanish, live in the desert of the Southwestern United States and Northwestern Mexico. They are called "ground squirrels" because they burrow in loose soil, often under mesquite trees and creosote bushes.

Similar species: Rodents
Species identified by Stephen Philips
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By Stephen Philips

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Uploaded May 1, 2016. Captured Apr 27, 2016 11:30 in 7913 E Granada Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257, USA.
  • Canon EOS 5DS R
  • f/3.5
  • 1/2000s
  • ISO400
  • 200mm