title: Merriam's chipmunk
text: # Merriam's chipmunk
  
  Merriam's chipmunk (Neotamias merriami) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is found in central and southern California in the United States and a small area in northern Baja California, Mexico.
  
  The dental formula for Tamias merriami is 1.0.2.3.1.0.1.3. × 2 = 22
  
  ## Reproduction
  
  When mating, females attract males by calling to them. The duration of the female call is ten to fifteen minutes. A male will hear the call and respond to it by running to and jumping around the female. The female then squats down, and the male performs 12-24 thrusts. The entire process of mating lasts about fifteen seconds.
  
  