It's likely you're asking about when it was first scientifically described and named. That happened in 1829 by Richard Henry Beechey, a British explorer, who named it after himself.
When was California ground squirrel created?
The California ground squirrel (Otospermophilus beecheyi) was not "created." It is a naturally occurring species that evolved over millions of years.
It's likely you're asking about when it was first scientifically described and named. That happened in 1829 by Richard Henry Beechey, a British explorer, who named it after himself. |