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Damara Ground Squirrel (Geosciurus princeps)

Damara Ground Squirrel

Geosciurus princeps

About the Damara Ground Squirrel

The mountain ground squirrel (Geosciurus princeps) is a rodent that is native to southwestern Angola, western Namibia, and western South Africa. It is also known as the Kaoko ground squirrel or the Damara ground squirrel.

Key Facts

  • Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Damara Ground Squirrel?

The scientific name of the Damara Ground Squirrel is Geosciurus princeps.

How many Damara Ground Squirrel sightings have been recorded?

40 observations of the Damara Ground Squirrel have been recorded on iNaturalist.

40 observations on iNaturalist
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