Uinta Chipmunk
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Uinta Chipmunk
neotamias umbrinus
The Uinta Chipmunk is a small, energetic creature that loves to scurry around in the forests of the western United States. With its cute striped back and tiny paws, it gathers nuts and seeds to store for winter!
Habitat: Forests and mountainous regions in the western United States.
Appearance
The Uinta Chipmunk has a greyish-brown body with five prominent dark stripes and two lighter stripes down its back, contrasting with its paler belly. It also features three distinct dark and two white stripes on its face, making it easily distinguishable from other small rodents.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderRodentiaFamilySciuridaeGenusTamias
Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Their long bushy tails help them balance perfectly while racing up steep trees.
These little chipmunks can live high in the mountains, even above the treeline!
They communicate with sharp alarm calls to warn others of danger from above.
Uinta Chipmunks can run at speeds up to 25 kilometers per hour when startled!
Special abilities
Ability
Food Hauler
Uinta Chipmunk has expandable cheek pouches that help them carry lots of seeds back to their burrow for later meals.
Ability
Rock & Tree Sprinter
Uinta Chipmunk can quickly scramble up rocks and trees, helping them escape predators and find high-up food sources.
Ability
Deep Sleeper
Uinta Chipmunk can hibernate during cold winters, saving energy by lowering its body temperature and heart rate.
Ability
Stash Finder
Uinta Chipmunk possesses an incredible memory that helps it locate hundreds of buried food caches months later.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 18-24 cm
- Weight
- 0.05-0.08 kg
- Lifespan
- 2-5 years
- Top Speed
- 25 km/h
- Litter Size
- 2-8
- Gestation
- 30-32 days
Diet & Feeding
Uinta Chipmunks enjoy a varied diet of seeds, nuts, fruits, and small insects.
Primary Foods
- Conifer seeds
- Berries
- Mushrooms
- Grasshoppers
- Beetles
- Flowers
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Northern Goshawk
Accipiter gentilis
Preys on small mammals in forests.
eaten by
Ermine
Mustela erminea
Hunts small rodents and birds.
eaten by
Coyote
Canis latrans
Hunts small prey in mountain habitats.
eats
Lodgepole Pine
Pinus contorta
Provides nutritious seeds for consumption.
eats
Common Juniper
Juniperus communis
Provides nutritious berries for consumption.
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Also known as
Striped ChipmunkUinta Squirrel
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Uinta Chipmunk?
18-24 cm
How much does Uinta Chipmunk weigh?
0.05-0.08 kg
How long does Uinta Chipmunk live?
2-5 years
How fast can Uinta Chipmunk move?
25 km/h
What does Uinta Chipmunk eat?
Uinta Chipmunks enjoy a varied diet of seeds, nuts, fruits, and small insects.
Where is Uinta Chipmunk usually found?
Forests and mountainous regions in the western United States.
How does Uinta Chipmunk hunt?
Foraging
How many babies does Uinta Chipmunk usually have?
2-8
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