English

squirrel, ground (unstriped)


Arapaho

no’ou(h)

(This word was used primarily for unstriped ground squirrels in former times, but is now used for tree squirrels as well )

Technical Information

Richardson’s/Wyoming Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus spp), Uinta Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus armatus), Spotted Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus spilosoma), Rock Squirrel (Spermophilus variegatus) all occupy the Northern Arapaho area.

 

Wyoming Ground Squirrel, RMNP