The Xerus is like a furry little acorn chaser that decided to take a detour and ended up being a glorified squirrel. Picture a rodent that looks like it just finished a marathon but forgot to stop running. It has a long tail that seems to be perpetually confused about whether it's a whisk or a feather duster. This sandy-colored critter spends its days popping in and out of holes, probably to gossip with other Xeruses about their latest nut discoveries. If you squint hard enough, it might remind you of a cartoon character that was drawn during a power outage. Overall, it's a speedy little nut-thief that apparently forgot to invest in a good coat for the winter.