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Tamias minimus
Class
MammaliaOrder
rodentiaFamily
sciuridaeGenus
tamiasThe Least Chipmunk is the smallest chipmunk species and their body displays brick-red sides and light grey undersides with five brown and white stripes all the from their face to their tail. You can spot a Least Chipmunk feeding on insects, seeds, nuts, and fruits during the day and are avid climbers. They can store excess food in their cheek pouches to save in their burrows.
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