"Am I ready for winter yet??"
These squirrels must pack on a lot of adipose tissue during the warm months in order to survive their intense, LONG winter hibernation. Their hibernations can last seven to eight months, or more!
Arctic Ground Squirrel, Savage River loop trail, Denali National Park, Alaska.
June 21, 2025
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Uploaded on July 13, 2025
Taken on July 12, 2025
"Am I ready for winter yet??"
These squirrels must pack on a lot of adipose tissue during the warm months in order to survive their intense, LONG winter hibernation. Their hibernations can last seven to eight months, or more!
Arctic Ground Squirrel, Savage River loop trail, Denali National Park, Alaska.
June 21, 2025
471
views
39
faves
33
comments
Uploaded on July 13, 2025
Taken on July 12, 2025