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European Souslik vs Russet Ground Squirrel

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

European Souslik

European Souslik

Spermophilus citellus

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Russet Ground Squirrel

Russet Ground Squirrel

Spermophilus major

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Size

European Souslik

European Souslik

0.23 m

Human

1.75 m

Russet Ground Squirrel

Russet Ground Squirrel

0.34 m

European SouslikRusset Ground Squirrel
Weight0.19–0.34 kg0.3–0.6 kg
Length19–23 cm23–34 cm
Top Speed25 km/h25 km/h
Lifespan4–7 yrs3–6 yrs
Gestation25 days25 days
Offspring2–10 4–10
DietHerbivoreHerbivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatGrassland, Farmland, HeathlandGrassland, steppe, Desert
RegionsEuropeEurope, Asia
FamilySciuridaeSciuridae
OrderRodentiaRodentia