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Sciuridae - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sciuridae
Information from Wikipedia on the classification of the Squirrel family which includes tree squirrels, ground squirrels, chipmunks, marmots and the true flying squirrels. |
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Arctic Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus parryii) - http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/wildfacts/factfiles/3003.shtml
Photograph and information on this species including a description, distribution, habitat, diet, behavior and reproduction. |
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European Squirrel Initiative - http://www.europeansquirrelinitiative.org/
Founded in 2002, this scheme aims to win the support of European governments to secure the future of the red squirrel by controlling the grey squirrel. |
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Flying Squirrels - http://www.flyingsquirrels.com/
Information on the biology and life cycle of the Northern and Southern Flying Squirrels of North America. |
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Southern Flying Squirrel (Glaucomys volans) - http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/wildlife/flysqu.asp
Description, habits, reproduction and wildlife management information for this species, which is native to the deciduous forests of eastern North America, with isolated populations in Mexico and as far south as Honduras. |
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Plantain Squirrel (Callosciurus notatus) - http://www.naturia.per.sg/buloh/verts/squirrel.htm
Fact sheet on habits with description, distribution, role in the habitat, status in Singapore, threats, photos and links. |
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Alpine Marmot (Marmota marmota) - http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/wildfacts/factfiles/593.shtml
Photographs and information on this species including a description, distribution, habitat, diet, behavior and reproduction. |
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Underdogs: Prairie Dogs at Home Underground - http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/98/burrow/
National Geographic presents this rich site full of sounds and pictures, where you can learn about prairie dogs and explore a typical burrow. |
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Belding's Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus beldingi) - http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/wildfacts/factfiles/606.shtml
Photograph and information on this species including its description, distribution, habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction and voice. |
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Flying Squirrels of the World - http://www.flyingsquirrels.com/World/
Information on the general biology of the 41 species of flying squirrel found outside North America. |
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Sciurus niger, Fox Squirrel - http://www.science.smith.edu/departments/Biology/VHAYSSEN/msi/pdf/i0076-3519-479-01-0001.pdf
Mammalian species account from the American Society of Mammalogists. Extensive information on characteristics, distribution, fossil record, habitat, behavior, and other topics. |
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Red Squirrel: Sciurus vulgaris - http://www.arkive.org/red-squirrel/sciurus-vulgaris/
Information from ARKive including images and videos. |
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Mexican Prairie Dog (Cynomys mexicanus) - http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Cynomys_mexicanus.html
Brief narrative from the Animal Diversity Web. |
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Black-tailed Prairie Dog - Cynomys ludovicianus - http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/mammals/mammals/prairie.htm
Description, photos, habitat description, and map of range in North Dakota. From Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center. |
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Ground Squirrels - http://www.desertmuseum.org/books/nhsd_squirrels.php
Information on three Sonoran Desert species including their distinguishing features, habitat, feeding and life history. |
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Marmots of the World - http://www.napak.com/marmots_of_the_world.html
An article on these rodents, the largest ground-dwelling squirrels in the world. |
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Citellus suslicus - http://www.agroatlas.spb.ru/pests/Citellus_suslicus_en.htm
Illustration and description of the Spotted Souslik, its biology, distribution within the former USSR, ecology and economic significance as a rodent pest. |
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Arctic Ground Squirrels in Alaska - http://www.turtlepuddle.org/pix/04Aug/Arctic_Ground_Squirrel/AGS.html
Images and information about Spermophilus parryii. |
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Prairie Dog Patch - http://www.pdpatch.com/
A grass roots effort to preserve prairie dog habitat in Hastings, Nebraska. |
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Richardson's Ground Squirrels - http://home.uleth.ca/~michener/
A complete reference of the behavior, physiology, and natural history of Spermophilus richardsonii. |
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Squirrels of Silwood Park - http://www.jmtaylor.bigpondhosting.com/Squirrels/
An e-book on grey squirrel behaviour and ecology in woodlands in near Ascot, England. |
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Chipmunks - http://www.chipmunks-chipmunks.com
Brief information on Tamias minimus. |
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Citellus (Colobotis) pygmaeus - http://www.agroatlas.spb.ru/pests/Citellus_pygmaeus_en.htm
Illustration and description of the Little Souslik, its biology, distribution within the former USSR, ecology and economic significance as a rodent pest. |
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Citellus (Colobotis) major - http://www.agroatlas.spb.ru/pests/Citellus_major_en.htm
Illustration and description of this ground squirrel, its biology, distribution within the former USSR, ecology and economic significance as a rodent pest. |
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Woodchuck - http://www.holoweb.com/cannon/woodchuc.htm
Photograph and information on this species which is also known as the groundhog. |