thirteen-lined ground squirrel

American

[thur-teen-lahynd] / ˈθɜrˌtinˈlaɪnd /

noun

a brownish ground squirrel, Citellus tridecemlineatus, of prairie regions of the U.S., having cream-colored stripes extending along its back and sides.

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Some hibernators, including most rodents, may peck at stored food, while others, like the Midwest’s thirteen-lined ground squirrel, store all their energy internally in the form of fat.

From Slate • Feb. 1, 2012

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