Golden-mantled Groundsquirrel - National Parks Gallery

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Golden-mantled Groundsquirrel - National Parks Gallery

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Summary

The golden-mantled groundsquirrels are Cedar Breaks' clowns. They often amuse visitor with antics like running into the visitor center, jumping into flower patches, and devouring dandelion stems in seconds.

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Date

1916 - 2020
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https://npgallery.nps.gov/
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