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Otospermophilus douglasii
Douglas's Ground Squirrel is a small, lively animal that loves to dig and play in the grass. They have fluffy tails and are often seen scurrying around in their homes.
Habitat: Grasslands
The Douglas's Ground Squirrel is a medium-sized rodent with a brownish-gray back, often subtly mottled. It has a distinctive reddish-brown patch on its underside, particularly around its eyes and legs, differentiating it from similar ground squirrels.
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Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
8
Douglas's Ground Squirrels help new plants grow by spreading seeds as they forage!
These clever squirrels sometimes line their burrows with soft grass for extra coziness!
These ground squirrels enter a deep sleep called torpor to save energy in cold weather!
They can stand super still, blending into their rocky surroundings like a statue!
Douglas's Ground Squirrel can emit sharp, distinct alarm chirps that helps them warn others about nearby predators.
Douglas's Ground Squirrel has strong claws that helps them dig complex underground tunnels for shelter and safety.
Douglas's Ground Squirrel can gather seeds and nuts in its cheek pouches to store food for later, especially during leaner times.
These busy squirrels munch on seeds, nuts, fruits, flowers, grasses, and even insects!

Canis latrans
A common predator of ground squirrels.

Buteo jamaicensis
Hunts from above in open areas.

Pituophis catenifer
Preys on young squirrels and eggs.
Quercus garryana
Relies on its acorns for food.
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Burrowing animals dig tunnels and chambers in the ground, using these subterranean structures for shelter, hunting, or breeding.
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
No aliases listed yet.
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always watch from a distance and don't try to touch wild animals.
The easiest way to identify Douglas's Ground Squirrel is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
23-30 cm
0.2-0.4 kg
3-6 years
25 km/h
These busy squirrels munch on seeds, nuts, fruits, flowers, grasses, and even insects!
Grasslands
Foraging
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Oregon, US
You might spot Oregon Oak and Douglas's Ground Squirrel.
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Oregon, US
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California, US
You might spot Douglas's Ground Squirrel and Button's Banana Slug.
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Oregon, US
You might spot Northern Phlox, Marbled Wild-Ginger, and Pacific Trillium.
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Oregon, US
You might spot Oregon Oak, Tree-Of-Heaven, and Garter Snake.
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