Habitat
Diet
Behaviour
Life Cycle
Fun Facts
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Where do Arctic Ground Squirrels live?

In the Boreal Forest 

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What do Arctic Ground Squirrels eat?

All parts of plants, seeds, berries, mushrooms, eggs and sometimes small vertebrates.

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What do Arctic Ground Squirrels do during the day?

Look for food and sunbathe.

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How many babies can they have at one time?

Between 5 and 10 babies

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Name a predator of the Arctic Ground Squirrel

Golden eagle, hawk, falcons, wolves, grizzly bears, Arctic fox, Ermine and humans

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What type of habitat do they prefer?

Open areas with grass and shrubs

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Are they herbivores, carnivores or omnivores?

Omnivores...they eat mostly plants but if even the opportunity they may eat small vertebrates. 
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How do they communicate with each other?

By using chirps and whistles
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What is a baby Arctic Ground Squirrel called?

a pup

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What colour is their fur?

Light brown 

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What seasons are they most active?

Spring and Summer

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What is their favourite food?

Dandelions or grass

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What is hibernation?

A long sleep during the winter. 

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How long do they stay with their mother?

About 2 months

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Can they see well?

Yes, they have good eyesight. 

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What do they do in the cold winter months?

Hibernate in burrows
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What small vertebrates might they eat?


baby snowshoe hares, lemmings or even their own babies. 

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How long do the hibernate for?

About 9 months

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What age do they become adults?

1 year old

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How long can they live?

3 to 6 years in the wild. 

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What is their burrow used for? 

To sleep, raise their young and store their food.

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Who stores the food for their early wake up from winter hibernation?


Males/Boys

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Who wakes up from hibernation first? The male or the female?

The Male Ground Squirrel 

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How do they care for their young?

By feeding them and protecting them in the burrow.

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In First Nation Culture, who would be in charge of trapping Arctic Ground Squirrels?

Women