Uinta ground squirrels at Tower Fall Campground in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
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Uinta ground squirrels at Tower Fall Campground in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Though there are no known incidents of Uinta ground squirrels breaking out in four-part harmony, they are known for a variety of calls. Chirps signal an airborne predator nearby. Trills indicate a ground predator, such as a long-tailed weasel. Many of the other noises they make are warnings or greetings to other Uinta ground squirrels. They’re not terribly social with each other outside mating season.
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