Antelope Squirrel (Noun)
Meaning
Small ground squirrel of western United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The antelope squirrel is a small ground squirrel native to the western United States, often seen scurrying across desert landscapes.
- Antelope squirrels are known for their distinctive white stripes and ability to withstand the harsh desert climate.
- While hiking through the desert, we spotted an antelope squirrel darting across our path, its bushy tail flicking back and forth.
- The antelope squirrel's diet consists mainly of seeds, fruits, and insects, which it forages for in the early morning hours.
- In the southwestern United States, antelope squirrels are a common sight, often seen perched atop rocks or scurrying through underbrush.