antelope squirrel

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English

an antelope squirrel

Etymology

So called, possibly, from the white underside of the tail of most species which, when arched over the back, is reminiscent of similar behavior by pronghorn antelopes.

Noun

antelope squirrel (plural antelope squirrels)

  1. Any of a group of sciurids of the genus Ammospermophilus, found in the desert and dry scrub areas of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
    Synonym: antelope ground squirrel

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