探検哺乳類

Harris' Antelope Squirrel

Ammospermophilus harrisii

Harris' Antelope Squirrel is a small, lively squirrel found in the deserts of the southwestern United States. They have a fluffy tail and love to dig and play in the sand.

生息地: Desert

外見

The Harris' Antelope Squirrel has a grayish-brown back with a single white stripe running along each side of its body, and a pure white belly. Its relatively short tail is often held curled over its back, distinguishing it from other striped ground squirrels.

AnimaliaChordataMammaliaRodentiaSciuridaeAmmospermophilus
Harris' Antelope Squirrel
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Harris' Antelope Squirrel

カテゴリ

哺乳類

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

Despite their name, 'antelope' squirrels don't eat antelopes; it refers to their antelope-like running!

Harris' Antelope Squirrels use special cheek pouches to carry armfuls of seeds back to their homes!

These desert dwellers often hold their fluffy tails over their backs like tiny parasols for shade!

They can dig amazing burrows with multiple exits, perfect for escaping hungry predators quickly!

特殊能力

能力

Extreme Heat Dump

Harris' Antelope Squirrel can quickly cool down its body by pressing its belly to a cool rock, helping it survive desert heat.

能力

Water Whisperer

Harris' Antelope Squirrel can get almost all the water it needs from its food, letting it thrive in dry desert environments.

能力

Tail Signal

Harris' Antelope Squirrel can twitch its tail rapidly as a signal to predators, letting them know it has been spotted.

サイズと詳細

長さ
14-17 cm
体重
0.1-0.15 kg
寿命
2-5 年
Top Speed
25 km/h
一度の出産数
6-12
妊娠期間
30-31 日

食性と食事

An omnivore, it eats seeds, fruits, insects, and green plants found in its desert home.

主な食物

  • Seeds
  • Cactus Fruit
  • Grasses
  • Insects
  • Leaves

採餌方法

  • Foraging

生態系とのつながり

eaten by

Red-tailed Hawk

Buteo jamaicensis

A common aerial predator of this ground squirrel.

eaten by

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

Hunts squirrels on the ground, ambushing from cover.

eaten by

Coyote

Canis latrans

A terrestrial predator that preys on squirrels.

eats

Honey Mesquite

Prosopis glandulosa

Consumes the seeds and pods of this desert tree.

eats

Engelmann's Prickly Pear

Opuntia engelmannii

Feeds on the fruits and seeds of this common cactus.

特徴

別名

まだ別名はありません。

コレクション

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

Don't try to catch or touch wild squirrels; they are best enjoyed from a distance.

よくある質問

Harris' Antelope Squirrelの長さは何ですか?

14-17 cm

Harris' Antelope Squirrelの体重は何ですか?

0.1-0.15 kg

Harris' Antelope Squirrelの寿命は何ですか?

2-5 年

Harris' Antelope Squirrelのtop Speedは何ですか?

25 km/h

Harris' Antelope Squirrelは何を食べますか?

An omnivore, it eats seeds, fruits, insects, and green plants found in its desert home.

Harris' Antelope Squirrelは通常どこに生息していますか?

Desert

Harris' Antelope Squirrelはどのように狩りをしますか?

Foraging

Harris' Antelope Squirrelの一度の出産数は何ですか?

6-12

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