Uinta chipmunks are common in coniferous forests, especially at elevations higher than 1,800 m. They readily climb trees and shrubs to forage for seeds and often sleep in trees. Learn more about the Tamias umbrinus, more commonly known as a Uinta Chipmunk, in this easy-to-read species overview by the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.

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• Knovation Readability Score: 2 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
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