Cape ground squirrel (Xerus inauris) standing on its hind legs. This rodent lives in open arid areas of southern Africa. It is a social animal living

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Cape ground squirrel (Xerus inauris) standing on its hind legs. This rodent lives in open arid areas of southern Africa. It is a social animal living in colonies numbering between 5 and 30 individuals. The colonies dig extensive burrow systems. It feeds on grasses, roots, seeds and insects. Photographed in Namibia in January

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Size: 7473px × 4982px
Location: Namibia
Photo credit: © Eyal Bartov / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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