Least Concern
Chipmunk (Eastern)
Tamias striatus
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About
Chipmunks are small, striped rodents known for their cheek pouches that they use to carry food. The eastern chipmunk is common in eastern North America and is known for its burrowing habits.
Habitat
Forests, woodlands, and suburban areas of North America
Diet
Omnivorous - seeds, nuts, fruits, insects, and fungi
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Fun Facts
- Chipmunks can carry up to 9 nuts in their cheek pouches at once.
- They hibernate during the winter but wake periodically to eat from their food caches.
- Chipmunks are solitary animals and defend their territory vigorously.
Conservation
StatusLeast Concern
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