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From the National Zoo comes this article about who squirrels are and how humans have interacted with them.
http://www.si.edu/natzoo/zooview/animals/squirrel.htm
A page dedicated to squirrels, with an abundance of biological information presented alphabetically, and photographs.
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Andrew's Squirrel Encylopedia Click on one of the volumes and scroll to your topic: Volume 1: A-B Volume 2: C-K Volume 3: L-R Volume 4: S-Z You are visitor number to see this encyclopedia as of Jan. 24, 1998. Back to my homepage....A complete reference of the behavior, physiology, and natural history of Spermophilus richardsonii.
http://home.uleth.ca/~michener/
Brief information on Tamias minimus.
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Chipmunks Hundreds of new ads every week! www.gotpetsonline.com Got Pets Online Lots of Chipmunk pictures, pet eCards, websites, classifieds, and more. Source:CHEEKY CHIPMUNKS Chipmunks are amazing cute animals that are fascinating to look at. They are curious and are easy to...Description, photos, habitat description, and map of range in North Dakota. From Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center.
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Prairie Dog They have a short tail that is tipped with black. Their ears are short and an average adult weighs about two pounds. Prairie dogs are active only during daylight hours and spend a lot of time feeding and socializing. Colonies...National Geographic presents this rich site full of sounds and pictures, where you can learn about prairie dogs and explore a typical burrow.
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Prairie Dogs nationalgeographic.com Encounter the rich diversity of the prairie as you journey into the home of America’s imperiled underdog. And don’t miss NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC’s April 1998 cover story....This site highlights student research and links involving the endangered Delmarva Fox Squirrel.
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Delmarva Fox Squirrel Study The study began with an extensive review of literature, providing background knowledge provided fundamental experiences. With background knowledge and fundamental experiences, a basis of understanding the squirrel as an endangered species and contributor to the ecosystem developed. First hand contacts...A grass roots effort to preserve prairie dog habitat in Hastings, Nebraska.
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PD Patch Graphics Graphics for the little things in life!Jan,Tom and the two thousand fuzz balls. Although do not have an online store yet you can see many of the items by following the link below. Prairei Dog Stuff and other items for...Information on the animals of genus Marmota (marmots, woodchucks) worldwide.
http://cons-dev.univ-lyon1.fr/MA...TTE/MARMOT.EN/marmotnetwork.html
Links to fact sheets, kids pages, and images.
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Flying Squirrel Central The idea is to collect everything about flying squirrels, sort it and review it. What information is on this site? General Information gives non-species specific information. Much of the meat, however, comes in the North American Flying Squirrels section, which...An e-book on grey squirrel behaviour and ecology in woodlands in near Ascot, England.
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Behaviour and ecology of a free-living population of grey squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) in England. The social behaviour and ecology of a population of squirrels living in the woodlands around the Imperial College Field Station near Ascot, England. This work provides a detailed insight into the lives of individual squirrels and how they interact with...Photos and information on the giant flying squirrel in Taiwan.
http://home.kimo.com.tw/amoebiakuo/petaurista.htm
Images and information about Spermophilus parryii.
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Arctic Ground Squirrels in Alaska Inupiaq people call this animal a tsik-tsik for the sound it makes when alarmed (which is most of the time We usually see Arctic Ground Squirrels at a distance, as they chirp-chirp with annoyance, then duck into a burrow. The...Brief narrative from the Animal Diversity Web.
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ADW: Cynomys mexicanus: Information This species of prairie dog has a fairly limited distribution; it is found only within parts of Mexico. Biogeographic Regions: nearctic (native Habitat Mexican prairie dogs live in flat areas (valleys and prairies) from 1600 to 2200 meters in elevation....Describes the physical characteristics, habits and management of the thirteen-lined ground squirrel.
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The Thirteen-Lined Ground Squirrel: Controlling Damage, G92-1110-A Guide describes the physical characteristics, habits and management of the thirteen-lined ground squirrel. Dallas Virchow, Extension Assistant, Wildlife Damage Control Scott E. Hygnstrom, Extension Wildlife Damage Specialist [Previous Category Catalog Order Info] Description General Biology Economic Significance Prevention and Control...