San Joaquin Antelope Squirrel

The San Joaquin antelope squirrel or Nelson's antelope squirrel.Ammospermophilus nelsoni, is a species of antelope squirrel, in the San Joaquin Valley of the U.S. state of California.

Read more about San Joaquin Antelope Squirrel:  Distribution and Habitat, Group Size and Home Range, Diet, Behavior, Threats, Conservation Efforts

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