European ground squirrel

Spermophilus citellus
Squirrels (Sciuridae)

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Squirrel-like with very small ears, the back is grey-brown with vague yellow markings. The belly is yellowish and a white throat and chin. Lives in colonies with every individual its own burrow.

It is day-active and often on its rear legs standing watch. Eating seeds and plants but also insects, it gathers stocks for winter. 

⇔ hbl. 17-23 cm, tl. 4-8 cm

Hibernates.

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≈ The SCIURUS VULGARIS (Squirrel) has a thicker tail and larger ears.

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