Mohave Ground Squirrel Life Cycle

During February after their hibernation the Mohave ground squirrels come out of there burrows and travel a mile per day in search of a mate.

During March a litter is produced.

When they have babies the most they have is 6-9.

The Mohave ground squirrel grow quickly and are weaned by early march.

In just a few weeks they are ready to set off to look for their own patch of the desert.

Females usually move in close to their parents for protection well males move far away to show maturity.

The mohave ground squirrel is usually born in a group of 6-9.

They are quickly raised and then they move out.

When they move out male squirrels will move farther away for sign of machuritly and females move close to the family for protection.

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