The Yukon arctic ground squirrel is a squirrel distributed in the valleys of the Yukon Territory in Alaska, USA. They are close to groundhogs in blood, but they are similar in size to squirrels. The following is some popular science information about the Yukon arctic ground squirrel compiled by the editor. Let's take a look!

I. Basic information

[Chinese name]Yukon Arctic Ground Squirrel

[Another name] 】Arctic ground squirrel Yukon subspecies

【English name】Yukon Ground Squirrel, Yukon Valley Ground Squirrel

【Latin name】Spermophilus parryii osgoodi

【world 】Animal kingdom

【phylum】Chordates

【Subphylum】Vertebrate subphylum

【Class】Mammalia

【Subclass】Subclass eutheria

【Order】Rodentia

【Family】Squiridae

【Subfamily】Sciuridae

【Genus】Grus

【Species】Arctic Ground Squirrel

II. Morphological features 

1. Body size: Yukon arctic ground squirrel, with a head and body length of 21.5 to 25 cm, 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 Yukon arctic ground squirrel has a yellowish-black coat, and its brown fur is dotted with white spots. This species molts twice a year and is usually more reddish-brown and softer in color as winter approaches, and gray-brown in spring.

III. Distribution and Habits

1. Distribution: Yukon Arctic ground squirrels are distributed in Alaska's breeding grounds. Empty area valleys and possibly to the Tanana River (USA).

2. Habits: Yukon arctic ground squirrels mainly live on the ground and live in burrows; they are numerous and like to live together in groups.

3. Diet: Yukon arctic ground squirrels mainly eat plants, and sometimes eat some insects, carrion or other small animals. 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 cave tunnels for storage until new ones. Vegetation grows.

4. Reproduction status

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

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