Mammal

Townsend’s chipmunk

Neotamias townsendii
Mammal
Townsend’s chipmunk
Habitat
Fort Clatsop
Conservation
Secure
First Observed
1805-12-08

Although Lewis gave few details, the common “ground squirrel” reported at Fort Clatsop is likely Townsend’s chipmunk.

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