ground-squirrel

The owls are diminutive, wide-eyed raptors that live in ground-squirrel holes in grasslands along San Francisco Bay—the same type of land that appeals to companies such as Google Inc. looking to expand.

Struggling Owls Face New Threat From Development Justin Scheck 2011

The badger hunted for his supper among the ground-squirrel, snake, and mice gods nearby.

The Realms of the Gods Tamora Pierce 1996

The badger hunted for his supper among the ground-squirrel, snake, and mice gods nearby.

The Realms of the Gods Tamora Pierce 1996

The only game within easy reach is the dove and the California ground-squirrel, -- a big fellow, much like our Northeastern gray, barring the former's subterranean habits.

The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 80, June, 1864 Various

One of the members presented a question as to why a ground-squirrel in digging left no dirt around the entrance to its hole.

Jokes For All Occasions Selected and Edited by One of America's Foremost Public Speakers Anonymous

This ever-restless canine had chased a timid little ground-squirrel into a hole when we first arrived at this spot, and had subsequently torn up enough leaves and dirt to fill a moderate-size grave in his efforts to dislodge his quarry.

The Love Story of Abner Stone Edwin Carlile Litsey 1922

And while he slept the ground-squirrel ravaged the pockets of his shabby coat.

K Mary Roberts Rinehart 1917

"Although, if there's nest-building going on, isn't it -- er -- possible that Reginald is a lady ground-squirrel?"

K Mary Roberts Rinehart 1917

"A ground-squirrel, more likely," remarked Mr. Appel.

The Dude Wrangler Caroline Lockhart 1916

As he approached, Emerson noted the fellow's flowing parka of ground-squirrel skins, from which a score of fluffy tails fell free, and he saw that this was no Indian, but a half-breed of peculiar coppery lightness.

The Silver Horde Rex Ellingwood Beach 1913