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  International Marmot Network http://cons-dev.univ-lyon1.fr/MARMOTTE/MARMOT.EN/marmotnetwork.html
Information on the animals of genus Marmota (marmots, woodchucks) worldwide.
  Sciuridae http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sciuridae
Information from Wikipedia on the classification of the Squirrel family which includes tree squirrels, ground squirrels, chipmunks, marmots and the true flying squirrels.
  Underdogs: Prairie Dogs at Home Underground http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/98/burrow/
National Geographic presents this rich site full of sounds and pictures, where you can learn about prairie dogs and explore a typical burrow.
  European Squirrel Initiative http://www.europeansquirrelinitiative.org/
Founded in 2002, this scheme aims to win the support of European governments to secure the future of the red squirrel by controlling the grey squirrel.
  Flying Squirrels http://www.flyingsquirrels.com/
Information on the biology and life cycle of the Northern and Southern Flying Squirrels of North America.
  Andrew's Squirrel Encyclopedia http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Rapids/4362/sqrlenc.html
A page dedicated to squirrels, with an abundance of biological information presented alphabetically, and photographs.
  Alpine Marmot (Marmota marmota) http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/wildfacts/factfiles/593.shtml
Photographs and information on this species including a description, distribution, habitat, diet, behavior and reproduction.
  Southern Flying Squirrel (Glaucomys volans) http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/wildlife/flysqu.asp
Description, habits, reproduction and wildlife management information for this species, which is native to the deciduous forests of eastern North America, with isolated populations in Mexico and as far south as Honduras.
  Belding's Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus beldingi) http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/wildfacts/factfiles/606.shtml
Photograph and information on this species including its description, distribution, habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction and voice.
  Arctic Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus parryii) http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/wildfacts/factfiles/3003.shtml
Photograph and information on this species including a description, distribution, habitat, diet, behavior and reproduction.
  Flying Squirrels Of The World http://www.flyingsquirrels.com/World/
Information on the general biology of the 41 species of flying squirrel found outside North America.
  Plantain Squirrel (Callosciurus notatus) http://www.naturia.per.sg/buloh/verts/squirrel.htm
Fact sheet on habits with description, distribution, role in the habitat, status in Singapore, threats, photos and links.
  Citellus suslicus http://www.agroatlas.spb.ru/pests/Citellus_suslicus_en.htm
Illustration and description of the Spotted Souslik, its biology, distribution within the former USSR, ecology and economic significance as a rodent pest.
  Woodchuck http://www.holoweb.com/cannon/woodchuc.htm
Photograph and information on this species which is also known as the groundhog.
  Black-tailed Prairie Dog - Cynomys ludovicianus http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/mammals/mammals/prairie.htm
Description, photos, habitat description, and map of range in North Dakota. From Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center.
  Marmots of the World http://www.napak.com/marmots_of_the_world.html
An article on these rodents, the largest ground-dwelling squirrels in the world.
  Ground Squirrels http://www.desertmuseum.org/books/nhsd_squirrels.php
Information on three Sonoran Desert species including their distinguishing features, habitat, feeding and life history.
  Mexican Prairie Dog (Cynomys mexicanus) http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Cynomys_mexicanus.html
Brief narrative from the Animal Diversity Web.
  Prairie Dog Patch http://www.pdpatch.com/
A grass roots effort to preserve prairie dog habitat in Hastings, Nebraska.
  Chipmunks http://www.chipmunks-chipmunks.com
Brief information on Tamias minimus.
  Delmarva Fox Squirrel Habitat Study http://www.qacps.k12.md.us/cms/sci/PROJABW.HTM
This site highlights student research and links involving the endangered Delmarva Fox Squirrel.
  Arctic Ground Squirrels in Alaska http://www.turtlepuddle.org/pix/04Aug/Arctic_Ground_Squirrel/AGS.html
Images and information about Spermophilus parryii.
  The Ecology and Behaviour of the Large Brown Flying Squirrel (Petaurista philippensis) http://www.wildlife.in/projects/Supported/15/
Abstract of a study on these mammals and the food plants they prefer.
  Richardson's Ground Squirrels http://home.uleth.ca/~michener/
A complete reference of the behavior, physiology, and natural history of Spermophilus richardsonii.
  Flying Squirrel Central http://www.isidore-of-seville.com/flyingsquirrel/
Links to fact sheets, kids pages, and images.
  Squirrels of Silwood Park http://www.jmtaylor.bigpondhosting.com/Squirrels/
An e-book on grey squirrel behaviour and ecology in woodlands in near Ascot, England.
  Citellus (Colobotis) pygmaeus http://www.agroatlas.spb.ru/pests/Citellus_pygmaeus_en.htm
Illustration and description of the Little Souslik, its biology, distribution within the former USSR, ecology and economic significance as a rodent pest.
  Citellus (Colobotis) major http://www.agroatlas.spb.ru/pests/Citellus_major_en.htm
Illustration and description of this ground squirrel, its biology, distribution within the former USSR, ecology and economic significance as a rodent pest.
  Sciurus niger, Fox Squirrel http://www.science.smith.edu/departments/Biology/VHAYSSEN/msi/pdf/i0076-3519-479-01-0001.pdf
Mammalian species account from the American Society of Mammalogists. Extensive information on characteristics, distribution, fossil record, habitat, behavior, and other topics.
  Citellus (Colobotis) erythrogenys http://www.agroatlas.spb.ru/pests/Citellus_erythrogenys_en.htm
Illustration and description of the Red-cheeked Ground Souslik, its biology, distribution within the former USSR, ecology and economic significance as a rodent pest.
  The Simple Pleasure of Squirrels http://www.si.edu/natzoo/zooview/animals/squirrel.htm
From the National Zoo comes this article about who squirrels are and how humans have interacted with them.

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