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Eastern Gray Squirrel vs European Souslik

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Eastern Gray Squirrel

Eastern Gray Squirrel

Sciurus carolinensis

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vs
European Souslik

European Souslik

Spermophilus citellus

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Size

Eastern Gray Squirrel

Eastern Gray Squirrel

0.52 m

Human

1.75 m

European Souslik

European Souslik

0.23 m

Eastern Gray SquirrelEuropean Souslik
Weight0.4–0.7 kg0.19–0.34 kg
Length38–52 cm19–23 cm
Top Speed32 km/h25 km/h
Lifespan6–12 yrs4–7 yrs
Gestation44 days25 days
Offspring2–6 2–10
DietHerbivoreHerbivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatForest, Woodland, Garden, Urban, FarmlandGrassland, Farmland, Heathland
RegionsEurope, North AmericaEurope
FamilySciuridaeSciuridae
OrderRodentiaRodentia