Jul 13
Franklin's Ground Squirrel Poliocitellus franklinii
It is found in North America, from Alberta south to Kansas and east to Indiana. Due to the destruction of prairie, the populations of Franklin's ground squirrel have dwindled, approaching levels of concern. Plants eaten include dandelion, stinging nettle, red-berried elder, white clover, and wild peas, as well as garden vegetables. Animal material consumed ranges from insects to eggs, small rodents, fish and frogs, up to even juvenile rabbits and mallards.
image by mplsnature
