
Picture of the Golden-mantled ground squirrel by K.lee, licensed under GFDL
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The Golden mantled ground squirrel is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Namings for the goldenmantled ground squirrel
A young / baby of a goldenmantled ground squirrel is called a 'pup, kit or kitten'. The females are called 'doe' and males 'buck'. A goldenmantled ground squirrel group is called a 'dray or scurry'.Some facts about the
Golden-mantled ground squirrel
Adult weight : 0.158 kg (0.3476 lbs)
Maximum longevity : 10 years
Female maturity :637 days
Gestation : 30 days
Weaning : 37 days
Litter size : 5
Litters per year : 1
Weight at birth : 0.006 kg (0.0132 lbs)
Weight at weaning : 0.074 kg (0.1628 lbs)
Basal metabolic rate : 1 W
Body mass : 0.25 kg (0.55 lbs)
Temperature : 35.85 °C (96.53 °F)

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