Leopard Spermophile, Male and Female

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Leopard Spermophile, Male and Female

after John James Audubon; Lithographer: John T. Bowen

Date
1845–48
Medium
Hand-colored lithograph
Department
Arts of the Americas
Institution
Minneapolis Institute of Art

Late in life, naturalist John James Audubon made a final expedition to the western plains in search of four-footed mammals. These striped ground squirrels would be tempting prey for many birds, especially hawks and owls. After the squirrels had left, burrowing owls might take over their underground dens. United States, Americas

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