northern idaho ground squirrel

The Northern Idaho ground squirrel is a small endangered mammal found in small parts of west-central Idaho in the United States. The estimated remaining population is believed to be increasing due to conservation efforts after dropping to less than 500 individuals in 2002. The main threats to this species include habitat loss due to agriculture and urbanization. Conservation efforts focus on preserving its grassland and sagebrush habitats and mitigating the impacts of land-use changes.