antelope squirrel
nounEtymology 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.
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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.
- Derived terms
- Espíritu Santo antelope squirrel, Harris's antelope squirrel, Nelson's antelope squirrel, San Joaquin antelope squirrel, Texas antelope squirrel, white-tailed antelope squirrel