Asia Minor ground squirrels, also known as “Anatolian souslik” are seen feeding in meadow areas in Karaman, Turkiye on May 15, 2025. The ground squirrels, which are among the most common rodent species in the Anatolian steppes, prefer pastures as their habitat because they cannot nest in plowed soil and cannot survive in wooded areas. (Photo by Omer Tarsuslu/Anadolu via Getty Images)
