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The ground squirrel mates only once per year. The mating season begins just after hibernation ends and usually only lasts a few weeks. During that time males and females can mate with multiple partners. In fact, a single litter of babies may have different fathers. Gestation for ground squirrels lasts between 25 and 30 days. Litters can be quite large (up to 15 babies per litter), but the average size is only seven or eight babies. Of these, only five or six are likely to survive to maturity.