Today's photo is an Eastern Chipmunk (Tamias striatus). These tiny rodents are actually a type of squirrel. In fact, they are the smallest of all squirrels. While I tend to refer to squirrels and chipmunks as two separate animals, the truth is they are all squirrels. So the next time someone refers to a chipmunk as a squirrel, you better hold your tongue. Although it may seem odd to you, they are technically correct.
This chipmunk arrived in my backyard last spring as a baby and has claimed it as his residence. Although his twin still visits regularly, he has not made himself as comfortable in my backyard as this little one has.
According to Animal Diversity Web, most Eastern Chipmunks only survive about 2 years in the wild, but they have been known to live for up to 8 years. I'm hoping that my chipmunk will be one of the lucky ones and will live for years in my backyard.
This chipmunk arrived in my backyard last spring as a baby and has claimed it as his residence. Although his twin still visits regularly, he has not made himself as comfortable in my backyard as this little one has.
According to Animal Diversity Web, most Eastern Chipmunks only survive about 2 years in the wild, but they have been known to live for up to 8 years. I'm hoping that my chipmunk will be one of the lucky ones and will live for years in my backyard.
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