Eastern chipmunks live in shallow burrows made by digging and carrying away the dirt in their pouched mouths. Unlike prarie dogs and other sciurids, eastern chipmunks do not leave the dirt in mounds near the entrances of their burrows. This makes it harder for predators to find chipmunks in their homes. These burrows can be up to 30 ft. in length with several different exits and tunnels. Eastern chipmunks conceal the exits with leaves and rocks. They may inhabit these burrows for several years. Animal Diversity Web: Eastern Chipmunk
Date Submitted: January 8, 2009
Observer: Peter Higgins
Observation Date: 6/8/08
Observation Time: 6:15 a.m.
Observation Location: Moose Hill Farm
Plant or Animal? Animal
Common Name: Chipmunk
Scientific Name: Tamias striatus
Comments: None
More Information: Animal Diversity Web: Eastern Chipmunk