Yellow Ground Squirrel

Spermophilus fulvus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae

About

The yellow ground squirrel is a large and sturdy ground squirrel species native to Afghanistan, China, Iran, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Russia. It inhabits sandy steppes with Artemisia, glasswort and tamarisk.

Fun Fact

It inhabits sandy steppes with Artemisia, glasswort and tamarisk.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Native to Afghanistan, China, Iran, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Russia.

Diet

Diet includes bulbs, seeds, stems and leaves.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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