Scientific name: Spermophilus suslicus
Appearance: Relatively small with dark-brown fur, white spots on its back and a short, thin tail.
(C) Estonian Museum of Natural History
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Scientific name: Spermophilus suslicus
Appearance: Relatively small with dark-brown fur, white spots on its back and a short, thin tail.
(C) Estonian Museum of Natural History