A Spermophilus is seen on a pasture area during the spring season in Konya, Turkiye on April 30, 2024. Spermophilus, also known as ground squirrels, are one of the most common rodent species in the Anatolian steppes and prefer pastures as they cannot survive in wooded areas. (Photo by Alper Tüyte/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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