Lateral stripes beginning at the shoulders distinguish the golden-mantled ground squirrel from its smaller cousin, the chipmunk. A hibernator in winter, its summer diet consists of leaves, seeds, berries and fungi.
1991 Wendy Shattil and Bob Rozinski
Published by Rocky Mountain Nature Association
from the set:
Rocky Mountain Wildlife
Twelve Postcards
Wendy Shattil and Bob Rozinski have worked as a photographic team since 1981, specializing in wildlife and nature photography. They are international grand prize winners of the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year competion. Other credits include National Wildlife, Audubon, Outdoor Photographer, Natural History and National Geographic Publications.
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