The Mackenzie arctic ground squirrel is a species of ground squirrel that lives primarily in the Mackenzie region of Canada. Mackenzie arctic ground squirrels have a habit of hibernating. During hibernation, their body temperature drops to -2.9°C (average -3°). No creatures in mammals are known to have a lower body temperature than their natural posture. Today, let Xiaobian take you to know the Mackenzie arctic ground squirrel!

I. Basic information

[Chinese name]Mackenzie Ground Squirrel

[English name]Mackenzie Ground Squirrel

【Latin name】Spermophilus parryii kennicottii

【Kingdom】Animal Kingdom

【Domain】Chordates

【Subphylum】Vertebrate subphylum

[Class] Mammalia

[Subclass] Eustachium

[Order] Rodents

[Family] Squirrel Family

[Family] Ground Squirrel

[Genus] Squirrel

II. Morphological characteristics

1 , Body size: Mackenzie arctic ground squirrel has a head length of 21.5 to 25 cm, a tail length of 7.5 to 5 cm, and a weight of 635 to 700 grams. The top of the head is flat and the tail is small.

2. Body color: The Mackenzie arctic ground squirrel has a yellowish-black coat, and its brown fur is dotted with white spots. They moult twice a year and are usually more reddish-brown and softer in winter, and grey-brown in spring.

III. Distribution and habits

1. Distribution: Mackenzie arctic ground squirrels are distributed in the Cape of Good Hope, Canada Mackenzie Region, Northwest Territories and British Columbia.

2. Diet: Mackenzie arctic ground squirrels mainly eat plants, and sometimes eat some insects, carrion or other small animals. They feed on pastures, tundra plants, seeds and fruits in summer to increase body fat to prepare for hibernation. They have the habit of storing food for overwintering. Like squirrels, they will use cheek pouches to transport food to burrow tunnels for storage until new vegetation growth.

Four. Status

Mackenzie arctic ground squirrels give birth 2 to 3 times a year, usually in April and June, with more litters, 4 to 6 litters each time.

That's all for the introduction to the Mackenzie arctic ground squirrel. If you have any questions, you can leave a message and discuss in the comment area.