Meet my new friend, Wilbur, the Columbian Ground Squirrel. The most commonly seen animal during the summers in Banff National Park, is the Columbian Ground Squirrel. They make a high-pitched squeak sound. Grizzly bears, wolves, coyotes, and...
Meet my new friend, Wilbur, the Columbian Ground Squirrel. The most commonly seen animal during the summers in Banff National Park, is the Columbian Ground Squirrel. They make a high-pitched squeak sound. Grizzly bears, wolves, coyotes, and golden eagles all eat Columbian Ground Squirrel. Perhaps, that is why we saw so many of them inside the campground that is protected by the electric fence designed to keep the bears out.
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Cute! Looks like fights with other Columbia Ground Squirrels could also be a risk. Smart thinking to stay behind the electric fence and make stealthCute! Looks like fights with other Columbia Ground Squirrels could also be a risk. Smart thinking to stay behind the electric fence and make stealth raids under picnic tables. A great survival option. If the other animals catch on, the campsite could soon be filled with deer and rabbits! More ... -
Kim Kenyon lol. We saw quite a few of these critters and no fights to speak of....of course we all had to keep the tables clean so that we wouldn'tKim Kenyon lol. We saw quite a few of these critters and no fights to speak of....of course we all had to keep the tables clean so that we wouldn't attract bears. Maybe that limits the treats worth fighting over for the ground squirrels. More ...
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