Eastern Chipmunk
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Rodentia
Sciuridae
Tamias
Tamias striatus
The Eastern Chipmunk hibernates from late fall to early spring, waking to eat every two weeks or so. Individuals may occasionally appear on the surface in the snow, especially in mild weather. Essentially a… More »
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Eastern Chipmunk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Eastern Chipmunk , Tamias striatus , is a small squirrel-like rodent found in eastern North America, a member of the chipmunk genus, Tamias . They have reddish-brown fur on their upper parts...
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The eastern chipmunk has reddish-brown fur on its back and sides and white fur on its stomach. It has two white stripes bordered by black on its sides and one black stripe on the center of its back. ... Habitat The eastern chipmunk lives in open deciduous forests and at the edges of woodlands. It can also be found in...
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Perhaps the most distinctive characteristic of all chipmunks is their pouched cheeks. The pouches are located in the sides of their mouths and are used to store food. When the pouches are full they can be as large as an entire chipmunk's head. ... Tamias striatus eastern chipmunk...
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The eastern chipmunk spends much of the winter its burrow, sleeping for up to 8 days at a time. It is not a true hibernator, as it will awaken to dig into its hidden supply of nuts and seeds, stored during the summer and fall.
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All about the Eastern chipmunk, its scientific name, common names, description, photo, behavior, range, habitat, diet, life cycle and social structure. ... The Eastern chipmunk is a very cute little animal. It is a ground-dwelling squirrel about 5-6 inches long and weighing about 3 ounces. It is a brownish-red color.
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Eastern chipmunk - TAMIAS STRIATUS; ... Behavior: The eastern chipmunk leads a more or less solitary existence and is active during the hours of daylight. It seems alert and shows the typical squirrel behavior pattern of quick movements and sudden pauses to look about.
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The Eastern Chipmunk is one of the most common wildlife nuisances encountered in the home, yard, and garden. It is very important to gain a good understanding of its habitat, biology, and damage before any effective prevention and control measures can be used.
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Notes and images of eastern chipmunks, updated from the Canadian Museum of Nature's Natural History Notebooks series. ... Home > Mammals > Eastern Chipmunk...
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