Townsend's Chipmunk

Townsend’s Chipmunk

• up to 4 oz, the size of a small squirrel
• seed eating rodent, dental formula 1-0-2-3/1-0-1-3
• Chipmunks eat a variety of food including nuts, seeds, insects, fruit, and mushrooms.
• Their large cheek pouches are used for gathering and carrying food that is stored in underground den.
• Chipmunks run with tail straight in the air and usually are on the ground, but can climb easily.
• They are most likely seen in or near wooded areas, such as Pt. Defiance, or other areas with plenty of trees and shrubbery.