Harris's antelope squirrel (Ammospermophilus harrisii) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae.
[4] A. harrisii also participates in a heat reduction method where individuals move into shaded positions and lie spread eagled against the ground.
[5] The optimum reproductive period for A. harrisii is between February and March although mating can take place between December and June.
[3] The habitat of A. harrisii ranges across the Southwestern United States, specifically in Arizona and the southwest of New Mexico.
[4][5] They have a variety of predators including the bobcat, coyotes, as well as local snakes and domestic animals such as dogs and cats.