Don't be fooled by this squirrels ordinary appearance. This is the xerus, or African ground squirrel! Much like prairie dogs, these little guys dig burrows to live in. . . . . . . #animalsofinstagram #animalplanet #animaloftheday #wild #wildlife #outdoors #animals #wildanimals #conservation #nature #animallovers #instanature #wildgeography #squirrel #groundsquirrel #xerus