rock squirrel
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Name: Rock squirrel*
Distribution: Southen Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Oklahoma, south through Arizona, New Mexico, and west Texas
General Characteristics: Largest ground squirrel in its range. Mottled grey/brown/black above, gray/brown front, brownish black behind, buff/white below. Long, bushy tail. Diurnal, will estivate in extremely hot weather. Hibernates for short period of time in the north only. Southern parts, active year-round.
Feeding Habit: Nuts, seeds, acorns, currant fruits. Sometimes can damage nearby crops.
Habitat: Rocky areas
*Information courtesy of www.enature.com