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Which rodents store food in burrows?

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black-tailed prairie dog — rodent Black-tailed prairie dog (*Cynomys ludovicianus*).

Many rodents store food in burrows to sustain themselves, particularly during periods of dormancy or winter. Several species are known for this behavior, including:

Chipmunks: These small, striped squirrels use their large internal cheek pouches to transport seeds and nuts to their burrows, where they cache the food for winter use.1
Hamsters: These rodents are excellent diggers that construct burrows containing specific chambers for food storage. Like chipmunks, they use their spacious cheek pouches to carry food to these caches.2
Other Rodents: Various other species also carry food to their burrows for storage, most notably the pocket gopher, pocket mouse, and African pouched rat.3

While these rodents are well-adapted to storing food underground, it is important to note that their specific burrowing and storage habits can vary based on their environment and ecological niche.34