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Uinta Ground Squirrel  

Did You Know?
Did you know that Uinta ground squirrels, sometimes mistaken for prairie dogs, hibernate up to eight months a year? These animals leave their burrows in March or April to inhabit the sagebrush flats, but may return by the end of July.

Last Updated: July 28, 2006 at 15:45 EST