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Modified 10-Oct-25
Created 10-Oct-25
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Two Ground Squirrels hang out near their burrow underneath the Visitors’ Parking Lot, chasing, playing, grooming, and depositing and detecting pheromones. Tiny young lizards are common this time of year.
California Ground Squirrels (Otospermophilus beecheyi) at Visitors' Parking LotLeaving Scent?Leaving Scent?California Ground Squirrel (Otospermophilus beecheyi)California Ground Squirrel (Otospermophilus beecheyi)Testing for ScentTesting for ScentCamouflageCalifornia Ground Squirrel (Otospermophilus beecheyi)Morning ToiletteMorning ToiletteMorning ToiletteMorning ToiletteNow for the TailCalifornia Ground Squirrel (Otospermophilus beecheyi)Tail TreatmentTail TreatmentTail TreatmentAll DoneYoung Western Fence Lizard?
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