European ground squirrel  (Spermophilus citellus)

Young European ground squirrel at burrow

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Juvenile European ground squirrel at burrow

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European ground squirrel in grass, side view

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Three European ground squirrels, one standing alert while feeding

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European ground squirrel

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European ground squirrel resting

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European ground squirrel

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European ground squirrel feeding

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European ground squirrels eating a cherry

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European ground squirrel feeding on a grass head

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European ground squirrel feeding on flowers

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European ground squirrel with grass in mouth

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European ground squirrel family at burrow entrance

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European ground squirrels at burrow entrance

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European ground squirrel standing alert on hind legs

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European ground squirrel calling

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Alert European ground squirrels

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