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Yellow-pine Chipmunk

Neotamias amoenus

The Yellow-pine Chipmunk is a small, striped animal that loves to scurry around in the forest. They are very playful and often gather food to store for winter!

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Yellow-pine Chipmunk has a reddish-brown back with five dark stripes, separated by lighter buffy stripes, running down its body. It features distinct facial stripes and a whitish belly, making it visually stand out from plain-colored rodents.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderRodentiaFamilySciuridaeGenusTamias
Yellow-pine Chipmunk
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Yellow-pine Chipmunk

Category

Mammals

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Chipmunks make a sharp 'chip-chip' call to warn others of danger nearby.

Their camouflaged stripes help them blend perfectly into rocky and woody backgrounds.

They can gather hundreds of seeds in just one day to prepare for winter!

When it gets cold, chipmunks enter a deep sleep called torpor to save energy.

Special abilities

Ability

Food Stasher

Yellow-pine Chipmunk has stretchy cheek pouches that help them carry huge amounts of seeds back to their burrow.

Ability

Agile Climber

Yellow-pine Chipmunk can scale trees and rocky surfaces swiftly, using sharp claws and quick balance for escapes.

Ability

Underground Architect

Yellow-pine Chipmunk can dig complex burrows with multiple entrances for safety, food storage, and raising young.

Measurements & details

Length
10-14 cm
Weight
0.03-0.07 kg
Lifespan
2-3 years
Top Speed
15 km/h
Litter Size
4-6
Gestation
30-32 days

Diet & Feeding

They munch on seeds, nuts, fruits, and even tiny insects found in their forest home.

Primary Foods

  • Pine seeds
  • Berries
  • Mushrooms
  • Acorns
  • Insects
  • Flowers

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Watch chipmunks from a distance and don't try to catch them; they are wild animals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Yellow-pine Chipmunk?

10-14 cm

How much does Yellow-pine Chipmunk weigh?

0.03-0.07 kg

How long does Yellow-pine Chipmunk live?

2-3 years

How fast can Yellow-pine Chipmunk move?

15 km/h

What does Yellow-pine Chipmunk eat?

They munch on seeds, nuts, fruits, and even tiny insects found in their forest home.

Where is Yellow-pine Chipmunk usually found?

Forests

How does Yellow-pine Chipmunk hunt?

Foraging

How many babies does Yellow-pine Chipmunk usually have?

4-6

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