Columbian ground squirrels (Spermophilus columbianus) are only active for about 90-100 days per year. They have a very long hibernation. I photographed this individual near Lolo Pass, just on the Idaho side. Click here for another image of the Columbian ground squirrel.
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Columbian ground squirrel (Spermophilus columbianus), Idaho, USA