Eastern ChipmunkThis small (5 to 6 inches long) striped ground dwelling squirrel can be seen in many places around campus. They prefer areas where the ground is covered by dense plants and it is easy to hide. Chipmunks actually spend most of their time below ground in their burrow sleeping. When we see them they are foraging for food (nuts, seeds, berries). Chipmunks store extra food in their burrows, which can be 12 feet long and have several entrances. They can carry several nuts at a time home in their oversized cheek pouches.
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