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Arctic ground squirrel

Urocitellus parryii
Rodents
9 yrs
Max Lifespan
700 g
Adult Weight
SP309
Species ID
1
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The largest North American ground squirrel, found in Arctic and subarctic tundra and alpine meadows of Alaska, northern Canada, and eastern Siberia. Adults weigh 0.5–1.5 kg, with significant seasonal fluctuation. Fur is tawny-brown with white dorsal flecking. They are colonial, diurnal, and live in burrow systems in well-drained soil. Omnivorous: seeds, berries, roots, mushrooms, insects, and even carrion. Their most remarkable trait is extreme hibernation—lasting 7–8 months, during which body temperature drops to as low as ?2.9°C, the lowest recorded for any mammal. They arouse periodically (every 2–3 weeks) to shiver and rewarm. Their ability to survive supercooling and ischemia-reperfusion makes them a premier model for cryobiology, organ preservation, and neuroprotection research. They are an important prey item for golden eagles, grizzly bears, and Arctic foxes. Females produce one litter of 5–10 pups per year after ~25 days of gestation. Lifespan: 8–10 years. IUCN: Least Concern.
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Data1286 Urocitellus parryii Urocitellus_parryii_NA_2022_Rank0001 Brain Allen QC Analysis

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