Washington Ground Squirrel

Urocitellus washingtoni

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae

About

The Washington ground squirrel is near threatened species of squirrel distributed in the Pacific Northwest states of Washington and Oregon, United States.

Fun Fact

Washington ground squirrels hibernate/estivate 7–8 months each year.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in sagebrush or grassland habitats in the Columbia River Basin of Washington and Oregon.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Hunting and Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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