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California ground squirrel
Scientific name: Otospermophilus beecheyi
Interesting Facts
A California ground squirrels burrow can provide shelter for tiger salamanders snakes and burrowing owls. Rabbits and grey foxes expand their burrows to use as dens. When a California ground squirrel is frightened they warn other predators with an alarm call. California ground squirrels wave their tails when they see a snake to tell them to stay away. If the snake still comes after the ground squirrel the ground squirrel will attack it to protect their young.
Sources
Nature mapping.org, Lindsay Wildlife Experience
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