A ground squirrel sits upright in a field of dry grass. Behind it, another ground squirrel is partially visible, also in the tall grass. A dark gray ground squirrel is positioned amidst green vegetation. The squirrel is alert, with its head raised, looking in a specific direction. A ground squirrel sits within a weathered, light-brown tree stump. The squirrel’s fur is a rich, dark brown and it appears to be looking directly at the camera. The background shows a wide, grassy plain under a bright, open sky. The photo shows a gray ground squirrel standing upright. The squirrel has dark gray fur and is looking upwards against a blurred green background. A small, gray ground squirrel faces forward with a dark nose. The squirrel’s fur appears textured and the background is a blurred, warm brown. A gray ground squirrel sits nestled amongst textured, green branches. The squirrel’s fur is a mottled gray, and its gaze is directed toward the camera. A ground squirrel sits on a gray rock. The squirrel has brown and gray fur, and its bushy tail extends behind it. A ground squirrel with gray and brown fur peers upwards. The squirrel is set against a backdrop of bright green grass. A ground squirrel with gray and brown fur peers out from a dark burrow. Green foliage surrounds the opening of the burrow where the squirrel is positioned. A ground squirrel sits upright on a rocky patch of ground. The squirrel’s fur is a mix of gray and brown, and it appears to be looking towards the camera. Three ground squirrels stand on a patch of green grass. The squirrels have dark fur and alert expressions as they look towards the viewer. A ground squirrel with gray and brown fur sits upright in a patch of green grass. The squirrel is looking upwards with a focused gaze. A ground squirrel with gray-brown fur is standing on a patch of green grass. The squirrel has a bushy tail and is looking directly at the camera.

Ground squirrels are burrowing squirrels found in the grasslands and woodlands of multiple continents.