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Uinta ground squirrel
Order : Rodentia
Suborder : Sciurognathi
Family : Sciuridae
Subfamily : Sciurinae
Species : Spermophilus armatus
The Uinita ground squirrel is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Namings for the Uinta ground squirrel
A young / baby of a Uinta ground squirrel is called a 'pup, kit or kitten'. The females are called 'doe' and males 'buck'. A Uinta ground squirrel group is called a 'dray or scurry'.Countries
United States
Facts about the Uinta ground squirrel
Wolves, coyotes, badgers, and Uinta ground squirrels are also seen.
Moose, bighorn sheep, bison, and mule deer are found on the refuge (generally in winter) and coyotes, badgers and Uinta ground squirrels are often seen.
The Uinta Ground Squirrel is found only in the United States.
Wolves, coyotes, badgers, and Uinta ground squirrels are also seen.
rodents) Category: Mammals » Rodents Animal Description: The Uinta Ground Squirrel is only found in the Midwestern United States! (Full text)
Animal Description: The Uinta Ground Squirrel is only found in the Midwestern United States! (Full text)
The Uinta ground squirrel is active throughout the day during spring and summer, but hibernates in underground burrows during the fall and winter. (Full text)
The Uinta ground squirrel, Spermophilus armatus, is native to northern and central Utah, as well as to parts of Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. (Full text)
Moose, bighorn sheep, and mule deer are found on the refuge (generally in winter) and coyotes, badgers and Uinta ground squirrels are often seen. (Full text)
Uinta Ground Squirrel is more brownish; tail buff mixed with black above and below. (Full text)
The Uinta ground squirrels are up and scurrying across the road (some successfully), small bands of pronghorn streak across the open flats of (Full text)
Slightly larger than their Golden-mantled cousins, Uinta Ground Squirrels are roughly 11 1/2 inches long with 3 inch tails and weigh about 10-15 ounces. (Full text)
The Uinta Ground Squirrel is from the order Rodentia. (Full text)
Uinta ground squirrels are fat and ready to hibernate. (Full text)
1. Citellus, genus Citellus, Spermophilus, genus Spermophilus -- (typical ground squirrels)Citellus
genus Citellus
Spermophilus
genus Spermophilus
(Source WordNet)