World Wildlife Week #5

This week is National Wildlife Week so I'm going back into my archives to share some of the wildlife photos I've taken. Fifth:  Critters Maralee

Least Chipmunk

Did you know that there are 23 species of chipmunk? The Least Chipmunk (Tamias minimus) is the smallest North American chipmunk. Its size ranges from 8" to 12". That size must include the tail because these guys are really little. It has three black with white stripes between them on their face and five on their back. They do not …

Least Chipmunk

At least I think it is a Least Chipmunk. They are the smallest chipmunks in Oregon and this one is really small. And very fast. We have several of them scampering along the rocks in our back yard. Maralee