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Mantled Ground Squirrel (Noun)

Meaning

Common black-striped reddish-brown ground squirrel of western North America; resembles a large chipmunk.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The mantled ground squirrel scurried across the rocky terrain, its distinctive black stripes a blur as it foraged for seeds and nuts.
  • As I hiked through the canyon, I spotted a mantled ground squirrel perched atop a boulder, surveying its surroundings with bright, alert eyes.
  • The park ranger pointed out a mantled ground squirrel as we walked along the trail, explaining that this species was native to the region and played a crucial role in dispersing seeds.
  • Mantled ground squirrels are often mistaken for chipmunks, but their larger size and more subdued coloration set them apart from their striped cousins.
  • During our picnic in the meadow, a curious mantled ground squirrel scampered up to our blanket, sniffing out crumbs and scraps with its twitching whiskers.

Synonyms

  • Citellus Lateralis

Hypernyms

  • Gopher
  • Spermophile
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