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Colombian Ground Squirrel

Columbian Ground Squirrels are reportedly the most commonly seen animal in Jasper National park during the summer months. The hibernate for up to seven months but are still an important source of food for predators. This one seen here has just finished off a peanut thrown to it by a child.

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Columbian Ground Squirrels are reportedly the most commonly seen animal in Jasper National park during the summer months. The hibernate for up to seven months but are still an important source of food for predators. This one seen here has just finished off a peanut thrown to it by a child.