Protective Mom Watches Over Ground Squirrel Pups: Photos Of The Day

FREMONT, CA — Henry Shen has been chronicling the antics of ground squirrel pups at Warm Springs Community Park. While playing and eating, their mom stays close, warning them to sprint for the nest if danger appears.

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