Real Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel Skull

The thirteen-lined ground squirrel is a small rodent belonging to the family Sciuridae. It is characterized by its distinctive pattern of thirteen stripes running along its back, alternating between dark and light colors. Thirteen-lined ground squirrels inhabit grasslands and prairies throughout central North America, where they dig burrows for shelter and protection. They are omnivorous, feeding on a diet consisting mainly of seeds, nuts, insects, and small vertebrates.

Specifications:

• The photos shown are examples of what your specimen will approximately look like. Each skull is unique and will vary in size, shape, color, etc.
• Average Skull Length 4.3 cm (1.7 in.)
• Average Skull Width 2 cm (0.8 in.)
• Average Skull Height 2.5 cm (1 in.)

Origin: North America