擁有長時間冬眠的能力。會將體溫降至冰點以抵抗嚴寒。主要食用種子、果實與小型植物，有在巢穴中儲存食物的習性。
These chipmunks are known for their ability to hibernate for long periods, enduring extreme cold by lowering their body temperature to just above freezing. They primarily feed on seeds, berries, and small plants, storing food in their burrows.