Curiosity Of The Western Chipmunk Royalty-Free Stock Photo

Chipmunks may be classified either as a single genus, Tamias Greek: ταμίας, or as three genera: Tamias, which includes the eastern chipmunk; Eutamias, which includes the Siberian chipmunk; and Neotamias, which includes the 23 remaining, mostly western, species. The genus name Tamias is Greek for `treasurer`, `steward`, or `housekeeper`,[6] which is a reference to the animals` role in plant dispersal through their habit of collecting and storing food for winter use.