Ground squirrel

Ground squirrels are among the most intensively studied groups of mammals (Harrison et al, 2003) and generally classic subjects for research on variations in life-history traits and population dynamics (Hoffmann, 2002; Miche ner, 1998; Oli et al, 2001). They are small- to medium-sized animals that spend much of their lives in extensive burrow systems (Nowak, 1991; O¨ zkurt et al., 2005) and are obligate hibernators during seasons with low ambient temperatures and poor foraging conditions (Armitage 1981). The genus Spermophilus of ground squirrel with 41 species (Helgen et al, 2009) is Holarctic in distribution, occurring throughout temperate and arctic Eurasia from Austria to eastern Siberia, China and Mongolia and ranging across western North…

terms of how to spend the winter, and every creature can rely on their own unique way from the harsh climate to survive, and you can go to adapt to the changing environment. But, even if there is no relationship between the animal such as ground squirrels and Monarch butterfly that will also have the same point in winter on the way. The ground squirrels are members of the squirrel family of rodents which generally live on or in the ground, rather than trees [Wikipedia] they are living in fields…

Introduction Squirrels are small rodents commonly known across the United States. There are over 200 squirrels species. They belong in the genius Scieridae(1). There size is varies from 5 inches to 3 feet long. The commonly known squirrel in Kansas is either the Eastern Fox Squirrel, its recorded size varies from 18-28 inches. The genus name for the Easter Fox Squirrel is Sciurus Niger(2). Animal activity can be measured in the observation of animals in a certain location. The Activity can…

Could chipmunks and squirrels be the same animal? Well alvin and the chipmunks were great dancers and singers do you think these hamsters do? Well chipmunks might not dance but they do communicate by making noises. Chipmunks are small mammals, that live all around the world, with a diet that is important for Earth, and intriguing lifestyle. They are cute small animals that can do much, just like squirrels. But their are some interesting facts about them that you probably didn’t know about them. …

After about thirty seconds of waiting though I realized something was wrong, I turned around and I saw the squirrel. Ok, I thought, I have got to be hallucinating, but as the squirrel looked up at me I knew it was real. Just then the police burst in and the squirrel disappeared, I was hailed as a hero for taking down the criminals but I couldn’t get the image out of my head of the squirrel just sitting there and the criminals writhing on the ground. I don’t think I’ll ever forget how I had saved…

Way Home by Bobbie Pyron. Two different books by two different authors, but with the same concept: a drive in life. In A Dog’s Life, the story focuses on a stray dog called Squirrel in her struggle through life. A Dog’s Way Home takes the same idea, but twists it slightly. Tam, a sheltie has to overcome the struggles of Earth trying to get to his end goal home. In A Dog’s Life and A Dog’s Way Home both share the same theme of perseverance, but in slightly different ways. In both A Dog’s Way…

car my brother says “Hey, I wonder what Alexis does while we’re not home.” “That’s a good question, I wonder what she does,” says Max. “I wonder what’s she’s doing right now,” mom says. Max says “Maybe she is in the backyard sipping champagne and getting a tan!” “Yeah right,” Rex says, “I bet she is While the family was in the car wondering what the dog could be doing Alexis was wondering what the others were doing. Hmmmm….. I wonder what the rest of the family is doing right now. Maeby…

The morkie, also referred to as a “yorktese,” is a crossbreed between the yorkie and maltese. This particular breed is small, averaging about twelve pounds with a body length of approximately two feet. The hair on these canines can be observed in various lengths and colors, including brown, black, white, and tan. The coat of one specific morkie I have become familiar with is long, black on top and white underneath, with faded brown tufts covering his face. His wide, brown eyes are hidden behind…

Malayan Sun Bear – Part 1 The helarctos malayanus, commonly known as sun bear, is the smallest breed of bear in the world. An average a fully grown sun bear will weigh between 30kg and 60kg and will be 120cm to 150cm tall. A sun bear’s fur is also short and thick so that their fur doesn’t get stuck on branches but can still offer protection from branches so the sun bear doesn’t get scratched. Sun bears also don’t have fur on the bottom of their feet so climbing is easier. Sun bear’s commonly…

Acorn woodpeckers are a unique kind of bird. The scientific name of the Acorn woodpecker is Melanerpes formicivorus. These striking birds are mostly black above with a red cap, creamy white face, and black patch around the bill. In flight, they show three patches of white: one in each wing and one on the rump. Females have less red on the crown than males. The Acorn woodpecker does not camouflage into the environment when in the trees. There is a lot to learn about the acorn woodpecker like the…