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Spermophilus columbianus

Columbian Ground Squirrel

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Columbian Ground Squirrels hibernate for a majority of the year. The typical length of hibernation lasts 8 months In most cases, the squirrels go into hibernation in early August and emerges in mid to late April. Thus, the average active season is only about 90-100 days long. Summit of the Whistlers, Alberta, Canada

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