Journal

The research project I am involved in will be studying hibernation in Arctic Ground Squirrels. Today we visited the University of Alaska Fairbanks and saw some captive squirrels which scientists use for a variety of laboratory experiments. More on the details of the exciting research that is being conducted, but here are some photos of a squirrel that is hibernating which we were able to hold in our hands. It was cool to the touch, and taking only a few breaths per minute. These little hibernators are Super Cool!!!

Here is a ground squirrel in it's native summer habitat. Photo by Alicia Gillean (PolarTREC 2013), Courtesy of ARCUS

Comments

Fri, 02/14/2014 - 05:31

Guest

Djibril and I are anxiously awaiting future posts. Good job, Andre! Looks fascinating!

Fri, 02/14/2014 - 05:31

Guest

Djibril and I are anxiously awaiting future posts. Good job, Andre! Looks fascinating!

Fri, 02/14/2014 - 07:10

Guest

Thank you for sharing. We are looking forward to following your northern adventures.

Sat, 02/15/2014 - 06:37

Guest

Andre, we're just starting ecosystems in 7th grade science and would love any details you can pass on about this little guys lifestyle.

Wed, 02/12/2014 - 05:39

Alex Eilers

Awesome Journal! Can't wait to follow your journey!

Alex Eilers
PolarTREC Teacher - 2012 and 2014

Sun, 02/16/2014 - 06:54

Andre Wille

That is great. Look for upcoming posts this month, and I hope you can still follow the expedition in May.

Wed, 02/12/2014 - 08:27

Michelle Brown

These are great pictures Andre--go Team Squirrel! My students and I will be sure to follow you!

Wed, 02/12/2014 - 13:03

Andre Wille

Great, it should be a lot of fun. Can't wait. Some of my students have followed your expedition.