The Lodgepole Chipmunk is a mid-elevation Sierra Nevada chipmunk strongly associated with lodgepole pine forest, where it forages for pine seeds and fungi. It has bold, crisp stripes and bright reddish-orange sides. Lodgepole chipmunks are among the most studied chipmunks in California due to their accessibility and abundance in popular camping areas.
Habitat
Lodgepole pine and mixed conifer forests of the Sierra Nevada
Diet
Pine seeds, fungi, berries, and insects
How common
Common
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