The little ground squirrel or little souslik, (Spermophilus pygmaeus) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae.

[3] The little ground squirrel has a stout, low-slung body, short legs and a well-furred tail.

The head is notably darker with more intense ochre tones and the tail is a light, grayish-ochre color with a pale tip.

[1] This species is diurnal and favours grassland, uncultivated ground, field edges and roadside verges, avoiding areas with dense long vegetation.

The population dynamics are determined by many factors including changes of climate that are occurring in the area,[1] the sufficiency of fodder, and the natural death rate which may be high, especially among young animals during hibernation.