Throwback Thursday travels back to Saskatchewan, Canada in the mid 1990s.
This is a Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel (Ictidomys tridecemlineatus) in the summer. Other common English names include the Striped Gopher and Leopard Ground Squirrel,
Sometimes regarded as a pest by farmers and ranchers due to their burrow systems the species is widely distributed across North American prairies and grasslands. It is known for standing upright and checking its territory, probably looking out for predators and rivals.
5 replies on “Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel.”
Such a beautiful clear shot of this fella! My first encounter with 13 lined Ground Squirrel. Thanks😊
Thank you.
Most welcome😃
That is a great shot David!
Thanks Stuart.