Sciuridae
 Spermophilus richardsonii
(Richardson's ground squirrel)

Image Caption:
With wet fur from the morning dew, a Richardson's ground squirrel (Spermophilus richardsonii) sits up to scan for potential threats.  As opposed to other similar species, the Richardson's ground squirrel has a fairly solid color coat and cinnamon or grey underparts (Michener & Koeppl, 1985).  

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Spermophilus richardsonii (Richardson's Ground Squirrel)
Works Cited:

Michener, G. R. & Koeppl, J. W.  (1985).  Spermophilus richardsonii.  The American Society of Mammalogists Mammalian Species 243. (University of Lethbridge Link).

See Also:

Richardson's Ground Squirrels Site by Gail R. Michener at University of Lethbridge.
Image Location: United States, South Dakota, Brookings
Image Date: 2009APR09
Image Species: Spermophilus richardsonii
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