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14th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Chipmunk family

While walking through a local arboretum, I happened upon this mother chipmunk dutifully standing guard while her young frolicked around her. In this capture, one of them pauses for a little kiss from mama!

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2016
Date Uploaded: 11.2016
Photo Location: Smithtown, New York, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Copyright: © Jason Ganz