[2] The Mexican ground squirrel is a small to medium-sized rodent with nine rows of white spots on its back.

[4] Its diet includes seeds, nuts, grains, roots, bulbs, plant stems, leaves, mice, insects, and eggs.

[4] It often stores seeds, grains, and nuts in its cheeks pouches and takes them back to its den to eat later.

[4] The mating season of the Mexican ground squirrel lasts from April to mid July, with a peak in May.

[5] During the mating season, The female will prepare a nesting chamber in her burrow and line it with mesquite and grass.

[5] The Mexican ground squirrel has evolved an interesting adaptation to help it survive after being attacked by some snakes.