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TAMIAS STRIATUS, (Linné) (Bairp.) 
THE CHIPMUNK, STRIPED SQUIRREL. 
Specific Character.—Tail to end of the hairs shorter than the body, to end of 
_ vertebrae about three-fifths the length of the body. Back and sides with five 
longitudinal black stripes which do not extend over the rump ; the two outer on 
each side close together, separated by a white line ; the middle or dorsal stripe 
with a wide interval on each side of a finely grizzled yellowish gray and brown, 
like that on the upper parts generally. Dark lines bordered with chestnut brown, 
Rump palechesnut, Body 5 to 6 inches ; tail with hairs, 4 to 44 inches ; hind foot, 
1-40 inch. 
Habitat.—Eastern region of the United States and throughout Ontario. 
. Average Size-—Eyual to that of a small rat. 
Average Weight.—4 ounces. 
Average Height.—2% inches. 
Average Length.—5 inches. 
Average Value of Fur—Valueless. 
ze The chipmunk is commonly known as the ground squirrel, and seldom 
_ climbs to any great height. 
It is a beautiful little creature, and but that it is socommon and so small, its 
fur would probably be valuable. 7 
| It is exceedingly lively in its movements, whisking about the brushwood 
and small timber with swift runs and jumps, and uttering its quaint chucking 
cry. 
It is provided with cheek pouches and is thus enabled to carry large supplies 
to its winter quarters, which it stocks liberally with nuts and grain. 
The chipmunk is a burrowing animal and moves into its winter quarters 
about November. . 
Unless the winter be very mild, and the sun unusually strong, the little 
animal seldom reappears until spring. 
“4 The young are born in June and a second brood makes its appearance in 
_ August. From two to six are produced at a birth. 
