American ground squirrel (7,3)

I believe the answer is:

prairie dog

(Other definitions for prairie dog that I've seen before include "North American burrowing mammal" , "Rodent" , "Underground community member" , "A ground squirrel" , "Animal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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