Emergence - Uinta Ground Squirrel Kit, Oregon
by KJ Swan
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Emergence - Uinta Ground Squirrel Kit, Oregon
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KJ Swan
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When a tiny, 3-inch fuzzy critter ran across the road, I had to stop. A little ball of fur with large black eyes watched me suspiciously. Was I harmless or a predator?
About five of these absolutely adorable little Uinta Ground Squirrel kits all come out of the borough at the same time. It gives them the best chance against potential predators.
Once weaned, they are fully independent. No adult ground squirrels stay near to protect the kits. They need to gather as much food as possible over the next 7 to 9 weeks as that is all the time they'll have to eat before they hibernate for the next 8 months.
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July 8th, 2022
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