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Least Chipmunk

Tamias minimus

Photo by RedRock
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Field Notes

Description:

Chipmunk. Small Mammal approx 12 cm high with long, furry tail. White stripes along both sides of face and along back.

Habitat:

Found near young Lodge pole Pine along a trail in Yellowstone NP (west side).

Notes:

Pretty sure it's a Least Chipmunk. Looks like it could also be a Yellow-pine Chipmunk.

Reference Links:

Tamias minimus - Least Chipmunk -- Discover Life

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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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PublishedJuly 29, 2014

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