Generally, populations at higher altitudes and in colder climates hibernate for longer periods and therefore breed later. The onset of breeding in California ground squirrel populations can vary depending on weather, elevation, and latitude. In Southern California, some populations of California ground squirrels do not hibernate due to mild weather during the winter months. Male California ground squirrels often emerge from hibernation 10 to 14 days before females. They can emerge from their burrows as early as the end of January, but some populations are not seen above-ground until March. Winter: California ground squirrels generally hibernate during the winter.At lower elevations, the adults often estivate for at least a portion of the year, though juveniles may still remain active at this time. All populations of California ground squirrels found at high elevations generally estivate. ![]() ![]() California ground squirrels typically estivate in periods of extreme summer heat (July and August.
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