Scientific Name – Tamias

Classification – Tamias

Gender Names – Male – Buck; Female – Doe; Baby – kit, kitten, pup

Collective Noun – Scurry

Length/Size – 10cm – 18cm (4in – 7in)

Weight – 57g – 113g (2oz – 4oz)

Top Speed – 33km/h (21mph)

Life Expectancy – Average 2-3 years; captivity: up to 9

Mating Season – February-April and June-August

Gestation Period – 1 month approx.

Special Features – Have stripes all over the body and large incisors

Social Structure – Lead solitary life and interact only during mating seasons

Geographical Distribution – 24 subspecies spread almost throughout North America, while one is found in Asia

Natural Habitat – Forest and thick woodland

Diet – Nuts, Fruit, Seeds, Berries

Predators – Human, Hawks, Raccoon