Living in the deserts of southern Africa, Cape Ground Squirrel shades Herself with her tail from the hot sun. Active during the day, She likes to feed in the morning. During other times of the day, Cape Ground Squirrel will sunbathe if the weather turns chilly.
Cape Ground Squirrel lives with other Female Squirrels in large underground burrows. She usually feeds on seeds, leaves, and roots. However, Cape Ground Squirrel is not above acting cute and begging from people. Her favorite haunts are the rest camps of the governmental parks in South Africa.
Cape Ground Squirrel has a unique social system for Mammals. She lives with her female Friends separate from Male Cape Ground Squirrels. In her social group, They raise their Children together. Meanwhile, Male Cape Ground Squirrels live in friendly social groups by Themselves. The only time that They are with the Females is when They want to mate. Unlike other mammal groups, They have no “Alpha” or head Squirrel.
Cape Ground Squirrel teaches doing what works. She may live differently than other Squirrels but that is all right with Her. Learn from Cape Ground Squirrel to find out what works for you.
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Photo of Cape Ground Squirrel courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Va. Carper
January 26, 2008