Juvenile European Ground Squirrel Eats Grass in a Field in Austria

Juvenile European ground squirrel grabs at and eats a stem of grass, in a meadow in Austria

  • Image ID 56936742
  • Production Year 2024
  • Length 00:00:11
  • Production Company Dream Wild Films
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  • FormatMP4
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European ground squirrel (Spermophilus citellus), also called European souslik, is a rodent species in the Sciuridae family. Native to eastern and central Europe, it lives in colonies in pastures or grassy areas.These diurnal squirrels emerge during daylight to feed on seeds, plants, and small invertebrates. Their colonies use sentinel squirrels that whistle to warn of predators, prompting others to retreat to safety.


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Dream Wild Films