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Eastern Chipmunk

Tamias striatus

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Field Notes

Description:

t. striatus is found in eastern north america. has different shades of brown all over it's body, with a tawny stripe and black outer lines going down the side of it's back. up to 30 cm. in length.

Habitat:

there's a bird feeder perched on an upright log out in my neighbor's backyard. the chipmunk has made a home in the dirt right beside it.

Notes:

Captured the signature chipmunk pose in pic #1

Reference Links:

Eastern chipmunk

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backyard mammals of PA
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PublishedJune 2, 2014

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