Richardson’s Ground Squirrel Brain Replica
$26.00
Richardson’s ground squirrels have higher brain volumes during the breeding season than the non-breeding season, especially within the female gophers.
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Description
Richardson’s Ground Squirrel Brain Replica for Zoology
Richardson’s ground squirrel brain replica measures 1.2 x .8 x .6 inches. Urocitellus richardsonii brain is museum-quality polyurethane resin cast from CAS specimen. 1:1 scale. Made in USA.
Identifying the Richardson’s Ground Squirrel
People often call this animal the dakrat or flickertail. The Richardson’s ground squirrel is a prominent North American rodent. While locals sometimes mistake them for prairie dogs or gophers, they are actually a distinct species. The squirrel was named after Scottish naturalist Sir John Richardson. Furthermore, North Dakota earned its nickname the Flickertail State because of this very squirrel.
Habitat and Adaptability
These squirrels are native to short grass prairies across the northern United States and western Canada. You will find them primarily in North Dakota and Montana. They also live throughout Alberta and Manitoba. Interestingly, their range expanded as forests were cleared for farmland. Today, they even adapt to suburban areas. While they are fascinating to study, their burrowing habits often lead humans to view them as pests.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Rodentia
- Family: Sciuridae
- Genus: Urocitellus
- Species: U. richardsonii
- Binomial name: Urocitellus richardsonii (Sabine, 1822)
- Conservation status: Least Concern (ICUN 3.1)
You can create a powerful educational display by pairing the Richardson’s ground squirrel brain model with an American badger skull a pocket gopher skull and the eastern gray squirrel skull. This specific grouping illustrates the high stakes world of prairie biology.
Additional information
| Weight | 2 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 1.2 × .08 × .06 in |
