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Russet Ground Squirrel vs Siberian Chipmunk

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

Russet Ground Squirrel

Russet Ground Squirrel

Spermophilus major

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Siberian Chipmunk

Siberian Chipmunk

Tamias sibiricus

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Size

Russet Ground Squirrel

Russet Ground Squirrel

0.34 m

Human

1.75 m

Siberian Chipmunk

Siberian Chipmunk

0.17 m

Russet Ground SquirrelSiberian Chipmunk
Weight0.3–0.6 kg50–120 g
Length23–34 cm12–17 cm
Top Speed25 km/h15 km/h
Lifespan3–6 yrs2–10 yrs
Gestation25 days28 days
Offspring4–10 3–8
DietHerbivoreHerbivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatGrassland, steppe, DesertForest, Taiga, Woodland, Mountain
RegionsEurope, AsiaEurope, Asia
FamilySciuridaeSciuridae
OrderRodentiaRodentia