Nighttime chipmunk shenanigans🤩 Eastern chipmunks are small rodents, measuring about 8 to 10 inches long with a bushy tail. Their fur is reddish-brown with five prominent dark brown or blackish stripes on the back and sides, separated by cream-colored bands. They are omnivores with a varied diet. This includes nuts (acorns, hickory nuts), seeds, berries, mushrooms, insects, earthworms, and even small snakes or bird eggs. They use their cheek pouches to carry and hoard food.Colloquial names incl

2.4K views · 50 reactions | This Eastern chipmunk pup arrived in our care recently. ️ Chipmunks start life incredibly small and fragile, but with proper care they quickly become active, alert little explorers. We’re grateful to help this tiny one on their journey back to the wild. Nature is remarkable! #campwildernestwildlifecenter #birdrehabilitation #nonprofitorganization #nativewildliferescue #wildliferehabber #easternchipmunk | Camp Wildernest Wildlife Center, Inc. | Facebook

It's #FreedomFriday! 🥳 This young Eastern Chipmunk (Tamias striatus) was found wandering outside the burrow a little too early. They were cold and hungry on intake, so it's likely that this youngster was orphaned and emerged from the burrow in late summer in search of food or mom. Thanks to the care of our vets and staff, this youngster has grown up healthy, strong, and ready to survive in the wild! This patient was released in prime Chipmunk habitat, where the locals have reported numerous Chi