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– Striped ground squirrels are duirnal herbivores, and spend almost their entire lives on the ground, although are capable of climbing into bushes to reach food.

– They can live for up to six years in captivity.

– The striped ground squirrels spend much of their time sunbathing, foraging and storing food as well as communicating and socializing through a wide variety of vocalizations. When eating, these animals typically sit straight in order to quickly flee if a predator appears.