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Golden-mantled ground squirrel, Bryce Canyon National Park, 2014.

Golden-mantled ground squirrel (Callospermophilus lateralis) enjoying a bite. Winter is on its way, so golden-mantled ground squirrels are busy eating, eating, eating. This tactic of eating as much as possible allows them to survive hibernation, which is a long winter snooze from October until May. The genus name Callospermophilus literally means 'seed-loving'. Seeds, forbs and insects are nutritious wholefoods that help the squirrel build up a thick layer of fat needed for a long winter's leep. NOTE: please do not feed wildlife.

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Organization: Bryce Canyon National Park
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