08/13/2026
The Arctic ground squirrel - often called a siksik in the North - is a tough little tundra animal. 🐿️
They can hibernate for around 7–8 months of the year, and during that time their body temperature can actually drop below freezing- one of the lowest recorded body temperatures of any mammal! They spend their short summers eating, raising their pups and packing on enough weight to survive another long northern winter.
