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golden mantled squirrel

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Name:  Golden-mantled squirrel*

Distribution:  SoutheasteN British Columbia and southwest Alberta, south through western United States, east to southeast Wyoming, western Colorado, and north and west New Mexico.

General Characteristics:  Grey, brownish or buff back with coppery red coloration on head and shoulders.  White belly and black-white-black stripe running down each side.

Feeding Habits:  Seeds, nuts, fruits, available insects, green vegetation and fungus.

Habitat:  Coniferous or mixed forest

*Information courtesy of www.enature.com