Siberian Chipmunk

Description:

Typical for the Siberian chipmunk are the five white and dark stripes along the back. It is 18–25 cm long, of which a third is the tail. The weight of adults depends on the time of year, and is normally 50–150 grams. The Siberian chipmunk is relatively small compared to other Sciuridae, such as the Red Squirrel.

Habitat:

Semi-rural, On the edge of an nature reserve, a spot with pine trees.

Notes:

In Europe we have no chipmunk species but it has colonised parts of eastern and central Europe due to escapes from captivity, and has recently become widespread in Belgium; there are also recent reports from Ireland. There has not been any report from Denmark or other scandinavian Countries so this could be one of the first individual getting the chance to colonise a country. This was spotted close to a pet shop which is on the edge of a nature reserve.