#Ten thumbs inaudible series#

Diet: ground squirrels and other small mammals are preferred, but small reptiles, amphibians, fish, birds, and insects are also consumed.Vocalizations include growling and harsh hissing sounds.Habitat: grasslands, large lawn expanses, agricultural fields.Status: burrows frequently found in open areas in Arb, especially in Coneflower Prairie, but animal itself is rarely seen.Diet: plants, fungi, seeds, nuts, fruit, insects.Vocalizations include variety of chirping notes.Habitat: woodlands, forested areas, suburban lawns and gardens.Status: infrequently seen in Arb, most often near wooded areas.Vocalizations include a high, sharp squeak.Habitat: grassy, open areas, suburban lawns and gardens, prairies.Status: abundant across campus from early April to mid-October, frequently seen foraging in lawns.Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel ( Spermophilus tridecemlineatus) Vocalizations include chirps and harsh scolding notes.Habitat: woodlands, forested areas, suburban areas near bird feeders.Status: commonly seen near trees in Arb throughout the year, especially near the Interpretive Center.Diet: nuts, seeds, fruit, berries, insectsĮastern Gray Squirrel ( Sciurus carolinensis).

#Ten thumbs inaudible series#

Vocalizations include a loud, sharp “chek,” also a series of similar notes.Habitat: coniferous and mixed woodlands, suburban areas near bird feeders.Status: commonly seen near coniferous trees in Arb throughout the year, more often encountered in winter near Interpretive Center.Status at Gustavus (when and how often it is seen on campus).

Habitat: where it can be found in southern Minnesota.

The following is a guide to other wildlife that may be encountered in the Arboretum.

“L.” following scientific name designates a species named by Linnaeus circa.

Species name: common name with scientific (Latin) name in parentheses.

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