Ground Squirrels tease a Cape Cobra - Wild Africa - BBC

Ground squirrels use their fluffy tails as a sun screen in the desert heat and, when a Cape Cobra makes an unwelcome appearance, their tails double up as a weapon to torment the snake into submission. Fascinating short animal video from BBC wildlife show Wild Africa. Visit for all the latest animal news and wildlife videos and watch more high quality videos on the new BBC Earth YouTube channel here: