ground squirrel
A ground squirrel is one of a number of species of squirrels that primarily live on the ground, although a few can venture into trees. Beyond this, they are distinguished from their tree squirrel relatives by shorter, less-bushy tails. These squirrels live in the Northern Hemisphere and are separated into several groups including the North American ground squirrels, the three African ground squirrels (Xerini), the…
