Chipmunk

Chipmunks are small, striped squirrels. All species of chipmunks are found in North America

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Jealous that we don't have these here. Great shot! Posted 12 years ago
1. Barry
  
  Lion
  
  Actually, Wikipedia suggests that you may, see my comment below). Cheers! Posted 8 years ago

Scott Staley

Lion

thanks for the comment Posted 12 years ago

Bridget Charity Rendall

Grizzly Bear

Chipmunks are so beautiful :) Posted 12 years ago

Barry

Lion

I actually think that this is the Eastern Chipmunk (Tamias Striatus) based on the relatively reduced facial striping compared to the Least Chipmunk (Neotamias minimus). It is a pity that we don't have the location, as the Least Chipmunk is not found on the East Coast of the US. I also hate to be so pedantic, but not all chipmunks are found in North America, the Siberian Chipmunk (Eutamias sibiricus) is found across Russia and in Northern China and the island of Hakkaido in Japan (and even a small introduced population in the Netherlands). No, I am not a Chipmunk freak - but in trying to identify one of my photos for JungleDragon I ended up learning all of this fascinating stuff - thanks JD. Posted 8 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Looks a great enriching and correction, feel free to correct the species :) Posted 8 years ago

The Eastern chipmunk

The eastern chipmunk 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. Its name comes from the Odawa word "ajidamoonh" or the Ojibwe word "ajidamoo", which translates literally as "one who descends trees headlong."

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Similar species: Rodents

Species identified by Barry