Solid golden brown, lighter below. No stripes . Often mistaken for prairie dogs, these squirrels are smaller and more abundant at the Monument. These animals eat green vegetation and sometimes carrion. They have an extensive burrows for shelter and food storage.
Hibernation occurs during winter months.
Coppery head, light sides bordered by two black stripes that do not extend to the head or tail. Tail is gray above and lighter below. Often mistaken for chipmunks, these ground squirrels eat fruits, seeds, insects, and meat. They store food and hibernate in the winter. Light to dark brown with thirteen stripes on sides and back .