Idaho Ground Squirrel

Urocitellus brunneus

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae

About

The northern Idaho ground squirrel is a species of the largest genus of ground squirrels. This species and the southern Idaho ground squirrel were previously considered conspecific, together called the Idaho ground squirrel.

Fun Fact

This species and the southern Idaho ground squirrel were previously considered conspecific, together called the Idaho ground squirrel.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in the Adams and Valley Counties in western-central Idaho.

Diet

Eat forbs, grasses, shrubs, trees, rushes, and sedges.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Loss
Poaching and Hunting
Human-Wildlife Conflict
Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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