# Siberian Chipmunk (*Eutamias sibiricus*) The Siberian Chipmunk is a small, striped animal that loves to collect food. They are very cute and can be found in forests and parks, where they scurry around looking for seeds and nuts. - **Category:** [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/mammal) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Forests ![Siberian Chipmunk](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Eutamias_sibiricus_-_Museo_Civico_di_Storia_Naturale_Giacomo_Doria_-_Genoa%252C_Italy_-_DSC02791.JPG&width=800) Photo: Daderot, CC0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Eutamias_sibiricus_-_Museo_Civico_di_Storia_Naturale_Giacomo_Doria_-_Genoa%252C_Italy_-_DSC02791.JPG) ## Appearance The Siberian Chipmunk is a small rodent, typically reddish-brown to grayish-brown with five distinct dark stripes running down its back. These dark stripes are separated by lighter cream or white stripes, and it has a pale belly and a moderately bushy tail. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Mammalia - **Order:** Rodentia - **Family:** Sciuridae - **Genus:** Tamias ## Interesting facts - During winter, they take naps but wake up to snack on hidden treats. - Each chipmunk has its own special chirping sound, like a secret language. - Their tails are not just for balance, but also a fluffy signal flag! - They dig cozy underground tunnels that can stretch over 30 feet long! ## Special abilities - **Lightning Reflex Dash:** Siberian Chipmunk can dart away at high speeds because of its quick reflexes that help them escape predators quickly. - **Winter Sleep & Snack:** Siberian Chipmunk can hibernate through winter, waking to eat stored food that helps them survive until spring. - **Tree Acro-Climber:** Siberian Chipmunk can climb trees with amazing agility because of sharp claws that help them find food and escape. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 18-25 cm - **Weight:** 0.05-0.15 kg - **Lifespan:** 2-5 years - **Speed:** 15 km/h - **Litter Size:** 3-8 - **Gestation:** 28-35 days ## Diet & Feeding Omnivore munching on seeds, nuts, berries, insects, and even tiny mushrooms! - **Primary Foods:** Seeds, Nuts, Berries, Fruits, Insects, Mushrooms - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** Sable (*Martes zibellina*) — Sables hunt chipmunks in their forest habitat. - **Eaten by:** [Red Fox](https://www.snappit.app/explore/red-fox) (*Vulpes vulpes*) — Red Foxes frequently hunt chipmunks across their wide range. - **Eaten by:** [Northern Goshawk](https://www.snappit.app/explore/northern-goshawk) (*Accipiter gentilis*) — Northern Goshawks are swift bird predators that snatch chipmunks from above. - **Eats:** Siberian Pine (*Pinus sibirica*) — Chipmunks eat the nutrient-rich seeds from Siberian pine cones. ## Traits - [Furry](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/furry): Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur. - [Striped](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/striped): Marked with parallel bands or lines of color. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. - [Speedster](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/speedster): This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel. ## Collections - [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/mammals) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Watch from a distance and don't try to catch them; they are wild animals. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Siberian Chipmunk? Compare ears, muzzle, tail, feet and coat markings. Size is hard to judge without something nearby for scale, and young mammals may not have adult coloring yet. Mammal Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Siberian Chipmunk? 18-25 cm ### How much does Siberian Chipmunk weigh? 0.05-0.15 kg ### How long does Siberian Chipmunk live? 2-5 years ### How fast can Siberian Chipmunk move? 15 km/h ### What does Siberian Chipmunk eat? Omnivore munching on seeds, nuts, berries, insects, and even tiny mushrooms! ### Where is Siberian Chipmunk usually found? Forests ### How does Siberian Chipmunk hunt? Foraging ## Where to spot - [Chiaksan National Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/chiaksan-national-park) — KR · Park - [Cheongnyangsan Provincial Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/cheongnyangsan-provincial-park) — KR · Park ## More Mammals - [Eastern Fox Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-fox-squirrel) (*Sciurus niger*) - [Eastern Cottontail](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-cottontail) (*Sylvilagus floridanus*) - [Eastern Chipmunk](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-chipmunk) (*Tamias striatus*) - [California Ground Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-ground-squirrel) (*Otospermophilus beecheyi*) --- Source: [Siberian Chipmunk: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/siberian-chipmunk)