South African Ground Squirrel
Geosciurus inauris
Points
15
per confirmed sighting
South African Ground Squirrel.
Geosciurus inauris
Category
mammals
Family
Sciuridae
Size
Body mass: approximately 529 g (EltonTraits).
Points
15 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding south african ground squirrel in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-stratum classification: ground-dwelling/terrestrial (including aquatic ground-associated coding).
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: seeds 30%; other/unspecified vertebrates 20%; fruit 20%; other plant material 20%; invertebrates 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
EltonTraits activity classification: diurnal.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
Botswana
LesothoSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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