Discover The Yellow Pine Chipmunk: A Tiny Omnivore In Western Coniferous Forests
The Yellow Pine Chipmunk (Tamias amoenus) is a small, omnivorous rodent found in Western North America’s coniferous forests. It has a distinctive yellow-brown fur with dark stripes, a bushy tail, and a body length of 4-6 inches. Yellow Pine Chipmunks are solitary, diurnal animals that feed mainly on seeds, nuts, and insects. They are adept tree-climbers and nest in tree cavities or burrows. Their average lifespan is 2-3 years, with predators, disease, and habitat loss being primary mortality factors. The IUCN considers them a species of Least Concern, but their populations are impacted by habitat fragmentation and climate change.
