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Least Chipmunk

Neotamias minimus

The Least Chipmunk is a small, striped animal that loves to scurry around in the grass and trees. It has a cute little face and a fluffy tail, making it a fun sight to see in nature!

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Least Chipmunk is the smallest North American chipmunk, featuring a reddish-brown body with five distinct dark stripes on its back separated by lighter cream-colored bands. It has pale stripes above and below its eyes, contrasting with its pointed snout.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderRodentiaFamilySciuridaeGenusTamias
Least Chipmunk
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Least Chipmunk

Category

Mammals

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

A chipmunk's home can have many tunnels, secret rooms, and even a special toilet area!

Despite their name, they are excellent at finding food, even sniffing out buried fungi like truffles.

They can survive harsh winters by going into a deep sleep called torpor, waking up to eat stored food!

They make over 10 different calls, from alarm chirps to soft trills, to chat with other chipmunks.

Special abilities

Ability

Cheeky Storehouse

Least Chipmunk has stretchy cheek pouches that help them carry lots of food at once back to their burrow.

Ability

Burrow Blaster

Least Chipmunk can dig complex underground burrows very quickly to create safe homes and food storage.

Ability

Quick Climb

Least Chipmunk can swiftly climb trees and shrubs to escape predators and forage for food like berries.

Measurements & details

Length
17-22 cm
Weight
0.025-0.06 kg
Lifespan
2-5 years
Top Speed
18 km/h
Litter Size
2-8
Gestation
28-35 days

Diet & Feeding

These tiny foragers eat a mix of plants and insects to fuel their busy days!

Primary Foods

  • Seeds
  • Nuts
  • Berries
  • Fungi
  • Insects
  • Bird eggs

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch chipmunks from a distance and don't try to catch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Least Chipmunk?

17-22 cm

How much does Least Chipmunk weigh?

0.025-0.06 kg

How long does Least Chipmunk live?

2-5 years

How fast can Least Chipmunk move?

18 km/h

What does Least Chipmunk eat?

These tiny foragers eat a mix of plants and insects to fuel their busy days!

Where is Least Chipmunk usually found?

Forests

How does Least Chipmunk hunt?

Foraging

How many babies does Least Chipmunk usually have?

2-8

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