Alaska Arctic Ground Squirrels

~ ALASKA ARCTIC GROUND SQUIRRELS ~

Arctic Ground Squirrel - Spermophilus Parryii

Arctic Ground Squirrels are quite abundant in the tundras of Alaska and Canada. They can also be found in Siberia.

They live and reproduce in underground colonies. During the summer and early fall, they eat as much food as possible in preparation for the long winter hibernation. They feed on grasses, flowers, mushroom, seeds and roots. By late fall, they become visibly chubby.

In the Native Inuit language, they are called "Sicsic".

Mountain Pass

Cute Arctic Squirrels pop up from the ground and disappear as fast as they appeared.

Late Fall

Arctic Ground Squirrels have been busy all summer gathering as much food as possible before the cold weather sets in. They are getting chubby, but still running very fast.