2025年1月11日 · Chipmunk, any of 25 species of small, striped, terrestrial squirrels with large internal cheek pouches. They have prominent eyes and ears, a furry tail, and delicate claws. All are active only during the day, and all but one are North American, occurring from southern Canada to west-central Mexico.

There are 24 species of chipmunks in North America, and they can be found in most states. Chipmunks have adapted to live in different habitats ranging from forests and suburban regions to tundra and deserts. They live in tunnels in burrows below the …

The least chipmunk has the largest geographic range of any chipmunk. In Oregon, it occurs east of the Cascade Range except in the Columbia Basin and most of the Blue Mountains. In general, it is a chipmunk of the shrub-steppe, but sometimes it occurs at the edges of open forests.

Habitat of the Chipmunk. These rodents occupy a number of different habitats, though their primary choice is forest. However, each species has its own unique preferences. For example, the Siberian species utilizes both forest and taiga habitat, while the eastern species lives in coniferous forests and also ranges into suburban areas.

The preferred habitat of these rodents is deciduous forest or brushland with rocky ground as well as an abundance of logs and tree stumps. In addition, Eastern chipmunks may share their habitat with humans and often inhabit gardens or suburban areas, surrounding houses, and outbuilding.

Chipmunks are small, striped rodents of subtribe Tamiina. Chipmunks are found in North America, with the exception of the Siberian chipmunk which is found primarily in Asia.

In their range chipmunks occupy many different habitats, including alpine meadows, dry scrub and even regions where the temperature remains below freezing through much of the year. The adaptability of the chipmunk has resulted in the evolution of around 25 different species.

The habitat of chipmunks differs from species to species. In North America, chipmunks are found in diverse surroundings, ranging from montane and sub-alpine forests to shrubby deserts and areas at high elevation.

There are 25 species of chipmunk, 24 of which live in North America. Chipmunks are excellent tree climbers and swimmers who live in a variety of habitats, including plains, mountains,...

Eastern chipmunks are versatile and can be found in a variety of habitats. Their main habitats are deciduous forests, forest edges and areas of thick brush. They may also be found in meadows, fields and along fence lines. They also frequent bird feeders, gardens, and nut producing trees.