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Richardson’s ground squirrel
rodent
Also known as: Spermophilus richardsonii
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habitation in Canada
- In Canada: Grasslands
…the common grassland mammals are Richardson’s ground squirrel and the pocket gopher, both of which damage young grain crops. They continue to proliferate despite predation by badgers, hawks, and owls and farmers’ attempts at control. The first settlers to cross the Canadian prairies encountered enormous herds of bison (often called…
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