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European Ground Squirrel

Spermophilus citellus

The European Ground Squirrel is a small, cute animal that loves to dig and live in burrows. They have fluffy tails and enjoy munching on seeds and plants in the grasslands.

Lebensraum: Grasslands

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The European Ground Squirrel has a slender body with yellowish-grey fur, often speckled with darker spots. Its tail is relatively short and bushy, distinguishing it from tree squirrels. It features large, dark eyes and small, rounded ears.

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European Ground Squirrel
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European Ground Squirrel

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

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Interessante Fakten

Some colonies can have hundreds of squirrels living together in a big underground community.

Their burrows are surprisingly tidy; they often push old bedding and waste out of the entrances.

Their teeth grow constantly, so they must chew on tough foods to keep them from getting too long.

They often sunbathe! European Ground Squirrels sometimes lie flat on warm rocks to soak up sunshine.

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Alarm Caller

European Ground Squirrels can emit high-pitched alarm calls to warn their colony about predators approaching from land or air.

Fähigkeit

Speedy Retreat

European Ground Squirrels can dash quickly into their extensive underground burrow systems to escape danger from predators.

Fähigkeit

Food Courier

European Ground Squirrels have expandable cheek pouches that allow them to carry large amounts of gathered food back to their burrows.

Maße und Details

Länge
18-24 cm
Gewicht
0.2-0.4 kg
Lebenserwartung
2-4 Jahre
Top Speed
40 km/h
Wurfgröße
3-8
Tragzeit
25-28 Tage

Ernährung und Fütterung

These squirrels munch on various plants, seeds, and insects found in their grassy homes.

Hauptnahrung

  • Grasses
  • Seeds
  • Roots
  • Leaves
  • Insects
  • Small invertebrates

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

Red Fox

Vulpes vulpes

A common predator of ground squirrels.

eaten by

Common Buzzard

Buteo buteo

A bird of prey that hunts ground squirrels.

eaten by

European Polecat

Mustela putorius

A nocturnal predator that targets burrows.

eats

Sheep's Fescue

Festuca ovina

A primary food source of grasses for them.

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Watch from a distance and don't disturb their burrows.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das länge von European Ground Squirrel?

18-24 cm

Was ist der/die/das gewicht von European Ground Squirrel?

0.2-0.4 kg

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von European Ground Squirrel?

2-4 Jahre

Was ist der/die/das top Speed von European Ground Squirrel?

40 km/h

Was frisst European Ground Squirrel?

These squirrels munch on various plants, seeds, and insects found in their grassy homes.

Wo findet man European Ground Squirrel normalerweise?

Grasslands

Wie jagt European Ground Squirrel?

Foraging

Was ist der/die/das wurfgröße von European Ground Squirrel?

3-8

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