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Marmotini (Holarctic ground squirrels)

Otospermophilus beecheyi douglasii. Photo: (c) Nature Ali, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)

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The ground squirrels are members of the squirrel family of rodents (Sciuridae) which generally live on or in the ground, rather than trees. The term is most often used for the medium-sized ground squirrels, as the larger ones are more commonly known as marmots (genus Marmota) or prairie dogs, while the smaller and less bushy-tailed ground squirrels tend to be known as chipmunks. Together, they make up the “marmot tribe” of squirrels, Marmotini, and the large…

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Subtaxa

Genus: Callospermophilus (Mountain striped ground squirrels)

Genus: Otospermophilus (North american rock squirrels)

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