WILD ABOUT TEXAS: Mexican ground squirrels are our skittish neighbors

None of these species are endemic to the state, but they can all be found there. Out of all the species of squirrel in Texas, only one is a tree-dweller, while the rest live on the ground. Mexican Ground Squirrel Mexican ground squirrels live in burrows; they live in loose colonies, but are quite territorial. Over the years they have adapted well to humans infringing on their habitats, so they can be found in many populous areas. The Mexican Ground Squirrel ranges from Northern Mexico to along the Gulf coast of Texas, extending to western and central Texas and into southeastern New. The Mexican ground squirrel ranges from central Mexico to southeastern New Mexico and southwestern Texas at. a wild mexican ground squirrel spermophilus mexicanus drinks from a small pond in the rio grande valley texas united states.