Oct 11, 2023 · Yes, black chipmunks do exist! I would not have believed it…until I saw it with my own eyes…in my own backyard. And I have to say…he/she/they is/are pretty darn cute! Is it a …

Jun 18, 2012 · This all black (even its eyes) chipmunk was called Mel (for melanistic). Melanism refers to excessive dark pigmentation in an organism, if a mammal for instance, black skin, fur, …

May 27, 2020 · They're referred to as melanistic chipmunks and their black coat is caused by a genetic anomaly. Here's a closer look from a person who had one living in her backyard …

Chipmunks are charming woodland creatures that exhibit ample diversity throughout their 25 species. Every distinct chipmunk type brings a special blend of looks, adaptations, and …

Aug 24, 2010 · Video clips of a very rare black (melanistic) Eastern Chipmunk feeding on nuts and seeds. This melanistic Eastern Chipmunk showed up at one of our local nature trails this …

Sep 23, 2021 · Ken Stevens shared this video of a rare black chipmunk that lives near his house that he's been watching all summer

Black Eastern Chipmunk An older shot of a pretty rare sight. A melanistic chipmunk...too much of the pigment melanin...similar to black squirrels which are really grey squirrels with the same …

Jul 14, 2022 · Chipmunks are small rodents belonging to the squirrel family, and they’re almost exclusively found in North America. With 25 species in this group, there are some noticeable …

This morning I was out with fellow pbaser Hank Vander Velde and friends hoping to photograph a very rare black chipmunk that has been seen several times this summer at one of our local …

May 14, 2022 · While the Eastern chipmunk (Tamias striatus) is easily recognizable by the characteristic dark and white stripes that run the length of its body, this all-black animal is a …