What is a burrow?

What is a burrow?

• A. A type of plant root.
• B. A hole or tunnel dug by an animal, often used for shelter or nesting.
• C. A water-filled hole used for bathing.
• D. A hollow space in a tree used for storage.

Answer: (B)

A burrow is an animal-made underground hole or tunnel that serves as shelter or a place to nest. Animals dig these tunnels to stay safe from predators, regulate temperature, and raise their young. You’re likely to hear about burrows from animals such as rabbits, moles, prairie dogs, and other ground-dwelling species. This distinguishes a burrow from a plant root, which is part of a plant’s structure, or from a hollow in a tree used for storage, which is simply a natural cavity, not a tunnel dug for living space. It’s also different from a water-filled hole used for bathing, which isn’t an underground shelter.