Related females will also, at times, share food and shelter. Adult males do not display nepotistic behavior and are nomadic between seasons. Although many ground squirrels live in colonies, there is little social interaction between them and it is mostly agonistic.
Females related to each other often share food and shelter. Adult males do not engage in nepotism and travel seasonally. While many ground squirrels reside in colonies, they have minimal social interactions and primarily engage in conflict.