Body fat, body water, and total caloric value of Uinta ground squirrels

Authors

James A. Gessaman, Utah State University

Abstract

The weight of body water and fat-free dry weight of Uinta ground squirrels (Spermophilus armatus) is given as a function of body weight. Body fat is presented as a function of body weight and body length. An equation for calculating the total caloric content of Uinta ground squirrels is given. Fat index (weight of fat/fat-free dry weight) values of juveniles increased from 0.11 to 0.22 from 5 June to 28 July. In male yearlings and adults the fat index increased about 8 to 9 times in the latter half of June and early July.

Recommended Citation

Gessaman, James A. (1984) "Body fat, body water, and total caloric value of Uinta ground squirrels," Great Basin Naturalist: Vol. 44: No. 1, Article 22.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/gbn/vol44/iss1/22