The
Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel (
Spermophilus lateralis) is a species of
squirrel native throughout
North America and can be found in a wide variety of forest habitats as well as rocky meadows, and even sagebrush flats. It can be identified by its
chipmunk-like stripes and coloration, but unlike chipmunks, it lacks any facial stripes.
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