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Least Chipmunk

Tamias minimus

Photo by Allen Hoof
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Striped mammal ~ 5 inches long, exclusive of tail.

Habitat:

Montane ecosystem of mixed coniferous and deciduous trees, a variety of shrubs and grassy meadows and marshes drained by small streams.

Notes:

Spotted at Rainbow Curve along Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Reference Links:

Least chipmunk, Squirrels and Chipmunks - Rocky Mountain National Park (U.S. National Park Serv…

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PublishedOctober 3, 2014

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