Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel.

Posted on 06/06/2019 by David M

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.

Ground Squirrel in the summer.

5 thoughts on “Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel.”

Garfield Hug 06/06/20199:35 am Reply

Such a beautiful clear shot of this fella! My first encounter with 13 lined Ground Squirrel. Thanks😊

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1. David M 06/06/20199:38 am Reply
  
  Thank you.
  
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  1. Garfield Hug 06/06/201910:01 am
    
    Most welcome😃
    
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Stuart Templeton 06/06/20191:00 pm Reply

That is a great shot David!

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1. David M 06/06/20193:05 pm Reply
  
  Thanks Stuart.
  
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