“The eastern chipmunk (Tamias striatus) is a chipmunk species found in eastern North America. It is the sole living member of the chipmunk subgenus Tamias, sometimes recognised as a separate genus. The name “chipmunk” comes from the Ottawa word ajidamoonh or the Ojibwe word ajidamoo, which translates literally as “one who descends trees headlong.” A small species, it reaches about 30 centimetres (12 in) in length including the tail, and a weight of 66–150 g (2.3–5.3 oz). It has reddish-brown fur on its upper body and five dark brown stripes contrasting with light brown stripes along its back, ending in a dark tail. It has lighter fur on the lower part of its body. It has a tawny stripe that runs from its whiskers to below its ears, and light stripes over its eyes. It has two fewer teeth than other chipmunks and four toes each on the front legs but five on the hind legs.The eastern chipmunk lives in deciduous wooded areas and urban parks throughout the eastern United States and southern Canada. It prefers locations with rocky areas, brush or log piles, and shrubs to provide cover.” To read more click here
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Sweet little chap. 🙂
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I think so too! 🙂
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Hi Jackie, Another great photo we don’t have chipmunks hear in Australia they look like they are very mischievous little animals. Best wishes Brian
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Thank you! I don’t think they are as mischievous as squirrels. 🙂
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They are so cute 🙂
Happy Easter, Jackie!
And be well! ❤
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I think they are cute too! Happy Easter to you and yours. 🙂
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Many thanks 😀
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❤ xo
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Nice one Jackie. Lovely photo. How is the back today?
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Thank you! The back is still being bothersome but I’m hanging in there. 🙂
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Nice one Jackie. Glad to see your still posting your brilliant photos 🙂
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🙂
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No chipmunks in Australia. Are chipmunks squirrels?
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They are members of the same family. https://naturalhistory.si.edu/mna/image_menu.cfm?family=33
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Amazing shot! 🙂
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Thank you! 🙂
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What a gorgeous shot of my favorite animal, well, other than my cat. 🙂
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Thanks so much! Chipmunks are so adorable and I love them but they can’t compete with my Sienna. 😉
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No, our cats are our favorites!
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Yup! 😀
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LOVELY!
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Thank you! 🙂
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