An Anatolian ground squirrel (Spermophilus xanthoprymnus), also known as 'Anadolu gelengisi,' is seen foraging in the rural steppes of Ankara, Turkiye, on June 18, 2025. One of the most common rodent species in the Anatolian plains, these ground squirrels prefer open grazing lands over wooded or cultivated areas, where they struggle to establish burrows or survive due to environmental constraints. (Photo by Harun Ozalp /Anadolu via Getty Images)
