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rock squirrel

/rɒk ˈskwɪrəl/

Traducción: Ardilla terrestre de tamaño pequeño o mediano que habita en zonas rocosas del oeste de América del Norte, conocida por su agilidad entre las rocas y su característico grito chirriante.

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/rɒk ˈskwɪrəl/formalscientific
  • esArdilla terrestre de tamaño pequeño o mediano que habita en zonas rocosas del oeste de América del Norte, conocida por su agilidad entre las rocas y su característico grito chirriante.

A small to medium-sized ground squirrel native to rocky areas of western North America, known for its agility among boulders and its distinctive chirping call.

  1. A type of ground squirrelB2formalamerican

    A large, grayish-brown ground squirrel (Otospermophilus variegatus) native to rocky areas of the southwestern United States and Mexico.

    esardilla de roca

    • The rock squirrel is commonly seen in the canyons of Arizona.
    • Rock squirrels often build their burrows under large boulders.
    • Unlike tree squirrels, rock squirrels prefer arid, rocky habitats.