burrow
n.a hole or tunnel in the ground that an animal, like a rabbit, makes to live in.
n.a hole or tunnel excavated into the ground by an animal to serve as a dwelling or refuge.
“The rabbit disappeared into its burrow.”
“During the heat of the day, many desert animals stay deep inside a cool burrow to save energy.”
“The complex network of the badger's burrow, known as a sett, can remain in use by successive generations for several decades.”
Often used with the verb 'to dig' or 'to inhabit'.
“That marked a drop of nearly a third from the 52,000 burrows thought to be in use during the last survey of its kind in 2024.”
“Their body temperature drops from about that of a human to as low as 41 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius), not much warmer than their burrows in winter.”