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April 25, 2013
In search of…
The Golden-mantled ground squirrel
Golden-mantled Ground Squirrels, distinguished by their prominent stripes, emerge a bit later than Columbian Ground Squirrels but seem rarely to be seen in spring.
In the 1980s, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrels were commonly spotted at the Radium Hot Springs pools and up near Olive Lake in Kootenay National Park. Has anyone seen them there in recent years?
If you have email Alan Dibb, Kootenay”s Wildlife Specialist, or phone 250-347-6158
Photo by Alan Dibb
