I recently traveled through Vienna and saw European Ground Squirrel (souslik) and Field Hamsters. European Ground Squirrels were on suburban fields between the railway stations Zentralfriedhof and Oberlaa, reasonably close to the airport. Two sousliks were seen, both on grassy strips bordering vineyards, which is said to be their favorite habitat. They were shy and … Continue reading Microtrip Vienna – European Ground Squirrel and Field Hamster