A New Subspecies of Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus spilosoma) from Tamaulipas, Mexico
| Author | : Ticul Alvarez |
| Publisher | : DigiCat |
| Total Pages | : 17 |
| Release | : 2022-07-20 |
| ISBN-10 | : EAN:8596547088936 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book A New Subspecies of Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus spilosoma) from Tamaulipas, Mexico written by Ticul Alvarez and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-07-20 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pamphlet is intended to be an announcement of the discovery of a new subspecies of ground squirrel, called the spotted ground squirrel. It is found throughout Mexico and the central and western United States. Characterized by a white spotted back, the spotted ground squirrel is one of the smallest squirrels found in North America. They are mainly herbivorous, but also eat insects. A burrowing mammal, the spotted ground squirrel will make tunnels to store its food, as well as shelter and hibernation quarters.
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