Siberian chipmunk

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/siberian-chipmunk

Write what each word means, using the article.

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1. How big is Siberian chipmunk?Body length 15-25 cm (6-10 inches); tail length 7-10 cm (3-4 inches)
2. What is the scientific name?Eutamias sibiricus
3. What is the diet?Omnivore; includes seeds, nuts, berries, insects, larvae, and bird eggs
4. What does a Siberian chipmunk look like?They are small, about 15-25 cm long with a tail that adds another 7-10 cm. Their fur has dark stripes on a lighter background, and they have big cheek pouches that can stretch to carry food.
5. Where do Siberian chipmunks live?They live in temperate forests across Russia, Siberia, Mongolia, China, North Korea, and the Japanese island of Hokkaidō. They like places with lots of undergrowth, fallen logs, and rocky outcrops.

Palearctic Realm: One of the eight biogeographic realms, covering Europe, Asia north of the Himalayas, and North Africa.
Altricial: Describes young animals that are born in an undeveloped state and require prolonged parental care.
Torpor: A state of decreased physiological activity, typically characterized by reduced body temperature and metabolic rate, used to survive adverse conditions.