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baronduki

baronduki

9.9
A small squirrel with stripes on its back that lives in burrows in Siberia
  • noun
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  • The baronduki is a common sight in the forests of eastern Siberia.

Examples

  • Unlike other squirrels, the baronduki prefers living in underground burrows.

  • The baronduki is known for its distinctive stripes.

  • Researchers observed how the baronduki collects nuts and seeds before winter.

  • Have you ever seen a baronduki in the wild?

  • The baronduki forages for food during the day and stores it in its burrow.

  • In autumn, the baronduki can be seen gathering acorns and seeds to prepare for winter.

  • The baronduki is often found basking in the sun near its burrow in the Siberian forest.

Synonyms

chipmunk
vsbaronduki
31 1.8

A small striped animal like a squirrel that lives on the ground and stores food in its cheeks

is specific to the Siberian species rather than the whole group
Eutamius asiaticus
vsbaronduki
  • Specialized
9.9

A small striped squirrel that lives in Siberia and stores food for winter

is the common or local name rather than the scientific label
barunduki
vsbaronduki
  • Specialized
9.9

A small ground squirrel with a striped back that lives in Siberia

is the other accepted spelling variant for the same animal
eastern chipmunk
vsbaronduki
  • US
6.6

A small animal like a squirrel with dark and light stripes and cheek pouches for storing food

is limited to the Siberian species, not the North American one
antelope chipmunk
vsbaronduki
  • US
7.8

A small striped ground squirrel that lives in dry rocky places in the western United States

refers to the Siberian species rather than western American ones

Surface Forms

baronduki singular
barondukis plural

Etymology

Baronduki is a name you can remember by imagining a tiny baron 'a little noble' living in a burrow, because this animal is a small, striped squirrel from Siberia that digs underground homes.