Are ground tail squirrels endangered?

It's impossible to say definitively whether ground squirrels are endangered without knowing which specific species you are referring to. There are over 200 species of ground squirrels worldwide.

Here's why it's important to be specific:

* Different conservation statuses: Some ground squirrel species are considered threatened or endangered due to habitat loss, hunting, and other factors. Others are abundant and considered least concern.

* Geographic location: Different species live in different regions of the world, and their conservation status can vary based on local threats.

To get a definitive answer, you need to specify the exact species of ground squirrel you are interested in.

For example:

* The California ground squirrel (Spermophilus beecheyi) is listed as a species of concern in California due to habitat loss.

* The Columbian ground squirrel (Spermophilus columbianus) is considered least concern by the IUCN.

To find out more about a specific ground squirrel species, you can search for its scientific name on websites like the IUCN Red List or the US Fish and Wildlife Service.