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Ammospermophilus (genus), “Antelope Squirrel Genus”

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Antelope squirrels or antelope ground squirrels of the genus Ammospermophilus are sciurids found in the desert and dry scrub areas of south-western United States and northern Mexico. They are a type of ground squirrel and are able to resist hyperthermia and can survive body temperatures over 40 °C (104 °F). There are currently five recognized species: Espíritu Santo antelope squirrel (A. insularis) found on Isla Espíritu Santo, Mexico. Some authorities treat it as a subspecies of A. leucurus. Harris's antelope squirrel (A. harrisii) found in Arizona and New Mexico in the US, and Sonora in Mexico. San Joaquin antelope squirrel or Nelson's antelope squirrel (A. nelsoni) found in the San Joaquin Valley, California. Texas antelope squirrel (A. interpres) found in Texas and New Mexico in the…

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