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Quiz: Are you an expert on 13-lined ground squirrels?

8/19/2024
A 13-lined ground squirrel on the ground.
A 13-lined ground squirrel. (Photo by Matt Ruhter)

Thirteen-lined ground squirrels may not be as noticeable as their tree-dwelling counterparts, but they are common all across Will County. They closely resemble another small mammal, though, so the two animals are often lumped together.

Test your knowledge on these critters to see if you know your stuff. You might want to study up ahead of time with the help of our creature feature.

Latest Buzz

Migration watch: Hummingbirds are winging their way north toward Will County

3/6/2025

For those on you on hummingbird watch, there's good news to report: Hummingbirds have made it to the U.S. on their annual northern migration, having been spotted as far north as northern Florida, Louisiana and Texas. 

Migration watch: Pelicans are back in Will County

3/5/2025

One of the most anticipated events among birders each spring and fall is the arrival of the American white pelicans, and now is the time you'll once again start seeing these birds along waterways in the area.