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Eastern Chipmunk

Tamias striatus

Description:

It has reddish-brown fur on its upper body and five dark brown stripes contrasting with light brown stripes along its back, ending in a dark tail. It has lighter fur on the lower part of its body. It has a tawny stripe that runs from its whiskers to below its ears, and light stripes over its eyes.

Habitat:

The eastern chipmunk lives in deciduous wooded areas and urban parks throughout the eastern United States and southern Canada. It prefers locations with rocky areas and shrubs to provide cover.

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RiverValleyRunner
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RiverValleyRunner

New York, USA

Spotted on Jun 27, 2012
Submitted on Jun 28, 2012

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