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Order : Rodentia
Suborder : Sciurognathi
Family : Sciuridae
Subfamily : Sciurinae
Species : Xerus princeps
The Damara ground squirrel is listed as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Namings for the Damara ground squirrel
A young / baby of a Damara ground squirrel is called a 'pup, kit or kitten'. The females are called 'doe' and males 'buck'. A Damara ground squirrel group is called a 'dray or scurry'.
Facts about the Damara ground squirrel
Damara Ground Squirrel or Xerus princeps is listed on the IUCN Red list (1996) as Lower Risk/Least Concern . (Full text)
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dammar resin
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