User:Ronanmorrill/Golden-mantled ground squirrel

During the summers they gain extra weight in order to prepare for hibernation.

The squirrel has been known to "beg" for human food at the wildlife urban interface.

This species becomes vocal when it feels threatened, making squeaking noises or growling. However, it is generally not a very vocal species.

The squirrel frolics in the dirt while grooming its fur. The squirrels' dens can reach up to 100 feet in length although they are typically shallow in depth.