A small, territorial rodent native to North American boreal and mountain forests, characterized by its reddish-brown fur and vocal communication strategies.
Coniferous and mixed forests across Canada, Alaska, and mountainous regions of the western United States, typically at elevations between 900-3,500 meters
Key seed disperser for coniferous trees, important prey species for predators like hawks, owls, and martens; plays crucial role in forest ecosystem dynamics and regeneration
