Meaning of the word "eastern woodrat" in English

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eastern woodrat

US /ˈiːstərn ˈwʊdræt/
UK /ˈiːstərn ˈwʊdræt/
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Noun

1.

a species of rodent native to eastern North America, known for building large nests of sticks and debris

Example:
The eastern woodrat is also known as the packrat.
We spotted an eastern woodrat near the hiking trail.
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