ground squirrel

Englisch - Türkisch

Definition von ground squirrel im Englisch Türkisch wörterbuch

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Englisch - Englisch

Definition von ground squirrel im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

squirrel that lives in burrows under the ground (not in trees)

Any of several burrowing or terrestrial squirrels of the genus Citellus or Spermophilus, including many species that hibernate during the winter. a gopher. Any of numerous relatively short-legged, terrestrial rodents of the squirrel family (Sciuridae), found in North America, Mexico, Africa, Europe, and Asia. The name is often applied to chipmunks. Ground squirrels belong to the genera Ammospermophilus, Xerus, Atlantoxerus, and Spermophilus. They live in burrows, sometimes in colonies. Though primarily herbivores, some feed on insects and other small animals and on carrion. Many species collect food, carrying it in their cheek pouches, and store it in their burrows. Those in cold areas may hibernate in winter; those in dry areas may become dormant in summer. Species range from about 7 to 20 in. (17-52 cm) in length, including the tail

any of various terrestrial burrowing rodents of Old and New Worlds; often destroy crops

Relevante Übersetzungen

arctic ground squirrel

large ground squirrel of the North American far north

mantled ground squirrel

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

Silbentrennung

ground squir·rel

Türkische aussprache

graund skwırıl

Aussprache

/ˈground ˈskwərəl/ /ˈɡraʊnd ˈskwɜrəl/