. The American natural history; a foundation of useful knowledge of the higher animals of North America. Natural history. HOCK SQUIEKELS, OK CHIPMUNKS 73 gested its generic name, Tamias, meaning a stew- ard. It does not become dormant, but on tlie warm, sunny days of winter, wiren tlie rocks are free from snow, it hastens above ground to enjoy the hght and warmth. The length of an Eastern Chipmunlv is 6^ + 4J \ inches. Its ground color is bright reddish brown above, light underneath, and along each side runs a conspicuous yellow-brown stripe between two black stripes. A black stripe runs from
. The American natural history; a foundation of useful knowledge of the higher animals of North America. Natural history. HOCK SQUIEKELS, OK CHIPMUNKS 73 gested its generic name, Tamias, meaning a stew- ard. It does not become dormant, but on tlie warm, sunny days of winter, wiren tlie rocks are free from snow, it hastens above ground to enjoy the hght and warmth. The length of an Eastern Chipmunlv is 6^ + 4J \ inches. Its ground color is bright reddish brown above, light underneath, and along each side runs a conspicuous yellow-brown stripe between two black stripes. A black stripe runs from the head backward along the centre of the back, almost to the tail. The home of this animal extends from southern Canada and New York to Georgia and Louisiana, and westward to Iowa. There are eighteen full species of Chipmunks, several of which are very much alike, distributed throughout nearly the whole of the United States. The greater number are marked by two or more blaek lines extending along the side, frequently alternating with lines of a yellowish-gray color. It is impossible to mention even the majority of these species without risk of confusing the reader, but it is desirable to note a few important and strongly marked tyj;)es inhabiting widely separated localities in the United States. The California Chipmunk' is a merry- hearted little elf, particularly pert and beauti- ful. Its high, sharp-pointed ears and harlequin stripes of white give it a very roguish and saucy look. To judge by the lively actions of this little creature, it seems to regard life as a long play- spell. There are many in the Zoological Park, and in some respects they are the most satisfac- tory of all our burrowing rodents. Only the severest weather drives them into their burrows, and in the dead of winter, when a thick blanket of snow keeps all other animals of the Burrowing Rodents' Quarters snug under ground, the first hour of clear sunshine will see half a dozen of the California Chipmunks ab
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