There are 19 species of ground squirrel found in North America; most of these are found in the western United States. Ground squirrels, unlike their tree dwelling relatives, prefer to inhabit underground burrows. The diet of a ground squirrel varies from location, but primarily consists of seeds, nuts, berries and small invertebrates.
Specifications:
- The photos shown are examples of what your specimen will approximately look like. Each skull is unique and will vary in size, shape, color, etc.
- Average Skull Length 4.3 cm (1.6 in.)
- Average Skull Width 2.5 cm (0.9 in.)
- Average Skull Height 2.1 cm (0.8 in.)
Origin: North America
