What does the Uinta ground squirrel eat?

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The Uinta ground squirrel is a rodent that differs from many other ground squirrels in its dietary habits. While most ground squirrels are omnivorous, consuming a mix of plant and animal matter, the Uinta ground squirrel of the Rocky Mountains is primarily vegetarian. Its diet consists mostly of green plant parts and seeds.1