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Richardson’s Ground Squirrel

(Spermophilus richardsonii) near the front end of our SUV.

Apple Safari's AI assist utilized ChatGPT to put a quick summary of the differences between RGSs and PDogs, part of which is quoted here:

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Richardson's ground squirrels and prairie dogs are both members of the ground squirrel family, but they belong to different genera; Richardson's ground squirrels are in the Urocitellus genus, while prairie dogs are in the Cynomys genus. Additionally, Richardson's ground squirrels are typically smaller and have a more varied habitat range compared to prairie dogs, which are known for their complex social structures and larger colonies."

[Sources: Wikipedia and A-Z Animals]