Idaho Ground Squirrel

Idaho Ground SquirrelThis Idaho ground squirrel occurs in Adams and Valley Counties. It has a reddish-brown back with faint pale spots. Adult males emerge above ground first, followed by females and yearlings, and the animals later enter seasonal hibernation.What does it look like?Its back is reddish brown with faint light spots. The belly is cream-colored, while the backs of the legs, top of the nose, and underside of the tail base are also reddish brown.How does it live?This Idaho ground squirrel occurs in Adams and Valley Counties. It has a reddish-brown back with faint pale spots. Adult males emerge above ground first, followed by females and yearlings, and the animals later enter seasonal hibernation.Adult males emerge above ground first, followed by females and yearlings. After the active season, adults enter seasonal hibernation around mid-summer, while juveniles do so later in summer.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.