A close-up view of an arctic ground squirrel standing upright among green alpine vegetation. The squirrel holds a small cluster of purple alpine sweetvetch flowers with its front paws while chewing, its eyes partially closed. Its fur is a mix of warm brown and gray tones, with fine texture visible along the face and body. The background is softly blurred, filled with green leaves and stems, emphasizing the squirrel and the flowers it is feeding on.