Least Chipmunk

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In areas where the Yellow-pine Chipmunk (Tamias amoenus) and the Least Chipmunk (Tamias minimus) share overlapping territory, differentiating between the two species can be problematic.

Least Chipmunks are the smallest chipmunk species found in the United States, however, Yellow-pine Chipmunks are also smaller than average sized chipmunks.

The Yellow-pine Chipmunk's range is limited to the coniferous forests of the Western United States and British Columbia. The Least Chipmunk's range extends further to the Midwest and Upper Great Lakes region.

The top picture is labeled the Least Chipmunk, the bottom picture is labeled the Yellow-pine Chipmunk. It's the same chipmunk in different poses.

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