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THE GROUND SQUIRREL. 



having several galleries or lateral excavations, in which provi 

 sions, are stored for winter use. The burrow has always twc 

 openings, which are usually far distant from each other ; it very 

 rarely happens that the animal is dug out, unless it be accidentally 

 during the winter season. 



The ground squirrel appears to suffer more when made captive 

 than any other squirrel with which we are acquainted. We have 

 several times endeavored to tame individuals of this species, bu( 

 without success. In losing its liberty, the ground squirrel appears 

 to lose all vivacity, becomes a dull and melancholy animal, and 



