Squirrel Species Match-up

BY CORA KAPLAN

Richardson’s Ground Squirrels, AKA gophers, are a common sight in Alberta. Often, gophers are considered pests because they live in colonies and dig many burrows to hibernate and stay safe underground. Ground squirrels play an important role in their food web. Did you know we have 5 species of ground squirrel in Alberta? Learn how to identify each species by matching up the photos to the descriptions below.