Editing Antelope squirrel (section)

== Diet ==

Ground Squirrels are important dispersers of seeds in the dry, shrubby deserts they live in.  They participate in a behavior known as caching where seeds, fruits and vegetation are stored in burrows or hidden spots for consumption at a later time.<ref>"[http://digital-desert.com/wildlife/antelope-squirrel.html Digital Desert: ''Ammospermophilus leucurus'']" accessed 5 January 2015.</ref> The ground squirrels are omnivores and will feed on arthropods, insects, and carrion when these food sources are available.  Their diets often rotate between green vegetation, fruits and seeds based on availability and season.  All Antelope Squirrels carry their food in their cheek pouches for transport.