The weight of the Yukon arctic ground squirrel is 630~700g, the head is relatively flat, and the coat color is the kind of yellow with gray color. Usually, they mainly rely on their own burrows to live. Spring and summer are breeding seasons. During the hair removal season of the empty arctic ground squirrel, they usually like to live together with 7 or 8 squirrels, and the same is true for activities, so they have a good relationship and generally do not have infighting.

Yukon Arctic Ground Squirrel likes to be out during the day, especially in the early morning hours , very active, and also have the habit of hibernating.