Cute Chipmonk--'Alvin'
by Nava Thompson
Title
Cute Chipmonk--'Alvin'
Artist
Nava Thompson
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This photo of the little chipmonk was taken in Estes Park, Colorado. He had been very busy running around collecting things to stuff his winter home. Lively and speedy critters, chipmunks are small members of the squirrel family. Their pudgy cheeks, large, glossy eyes, stripes, and bushy tails have made them a favorite among animators, and landed them a series of starring roles in Hollywood.
Of the 25 species of chipmunks, all but one, Asia�s Tamias sibiricus, is found in North America. Ranging from Canada to Mexico, they are generally seen scampering through the undergrowth of a variety of environments from alpine forests to shrubby deserts. Some dig burrows to live in, complete with tunnels and chambers, while others make their homes in nests, bushes, or logs.
Depending on species, chipmunks can be gray to reddish-brown in color with contrasting dark and light stripes on the sides of their face and across their back and tail. They range in size from the least chipmunk, which, at 7.2 to 8.5 inches (18.5 to 21.6 centimeters) and 1.1 to 1.8 ounces (32 to 50 grams), is the smallest chipmunk, to the Eastern chipmunk, which grows up to 11 inches (28 centimeters) and weighs as much as 4.4 ounces.
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October 5th, 2012
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Comments (26)
Doug Kreuger
Cute little fella, Nava, but I done see his little red ball cap with the yellow "A" on it? L&F
Doug Kreuger
Cute Indeed! Where's Alvin's little red hat and shirt with the Big "A" on it? I guess you surprised him?? LOL… L&F PS: Debbie loves Alvin & the Chipmunks!
Shirley Sirois
What a great photograph, Nava Jo! It' so clear, great natural light and so, so cute!.....v.
Deb Halloran
Nava Jo, This little guy is so darn cute! Wonderful capture. fave and vote
Nava Thompson replied:
Deb--thank you---he started tearing up all the landscaping material for his nest when I took this--Appreciate your comments and f/v!
Nadine And Bob Johnston
PS Featured on USA ARTIST news Headline page today. http://paper.li/1343723559# Why, because you did not complain about having to enter a description, but added it to one already published, and were cheerful about the change. While others complained about doing something for their own good.
Nava Thompson replied:
Nadine and Bob--I checked it out and he looks really cute sitting up there! Thanks so much--appreciate everything! Actually--that new way of adding a description has proved to be a help to me. Thank you!
Nadine And Bob Johnston
V, Fav, Tweeted to over 39K on Twitter...
Nava Thompson replied:
Nadine and Bob--thanks so much--very happy!!! Appreciate your hard work on helping all of us.
Nava Jo Thompson
Nadine and Bob--thanks so much for featuring 'Cute Chipmonk--'Alvin' in '3-Day USA Artist News--Grand Canyon Info'!!
Sandra Phryce-Jones
Ho how absolutely gorgeous little creature soooooo cute and beautifully capture by your hand Nava f/v
Nava Thompson replied:
Sandra--thanks so much--I love the characters--and was happy to see a couple of them while in Colorado. Apprecate your fav
Karol Livote
So Adorable! Mine are going crazy at the feeders!! v
Nava Thompson replied:
Karol--I love chipmonks--and I don't see as many around as I used to--in Colorado or Arkansas. Glad you have a nice supply there. Thanks so much for you comments--and vote! :)
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