Aleutian Islands arctic ground squirrels live in the perennially cold Nusagak of Alaska. The temperature there is below freezing all year round. On colder winter days, the Aleutian Arctic ground squirrels hibernate, during which their brain and core temperatures drop above freezing and their heartbeats drop. The temperature of the colon and blood cools to below freezing. Body temperature decreased to -2.9°C (average -3°).

Let's go Get a brief look at the Aleutian Islands arctic ground squirrel.

I. Basic information

【Chinese name】Aleutian Islands arctic ground squirrel

【Latin name】Spermophilus parryii ablusus

【Kingdom】Animal Kingdom

【Department】Chordates

【Subphylum】Vertebrate Subphylum

【Class】Mammalia Class

【Subclass】Zeuthera

【Order】Rodentia

【Family】Squiridae

【Subfamily】 ] African ground squirrel

[genus] chinchilla

[species] arctic ground squirrel

[subspecies] arctic ground squirrel of the Aleutian Islands

2. Morphological characteristics

1. Body size: The head and body of the Aleutian Islands arctic ground squirrel are 21.5-25 cm long, and the tail is 7.5-5 cm long. Weight 635 to 700 grams.

2. Characteristics: The arctic ground squirrel of the Aleutian Islands is closer to the groundhog in blood, and is similar in size to the common squirrel. The top of the head is flat and the tail is small. The coat is yellow with black and brown fur with white spots.

Three. Life Habits

2. Breeding: The Aleutian Islands arctic ground squirrel gives birth 2 to 3 times a year, usually in April and June. Litter 4 to 6.

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