What are some characteristics of squirrels and chipmunks?

Chipmunks are small rodents of the squirrel family, and are often called ground squirrels. They live throughout the world, but are common in the eastern regions of the United States and Canada. read more

If a squirrel sees you in the woods, he may hide on the other side of the tree. If you make a squirrel sound, sometimes he will be infuriated and walk down your side of the tree, barking back at you. Chipmunks live in a mound with lots of holes and tunnels in a social group. read more

Chipmunks are small rodents of the squirrel family, and are often called ground squirrels. They live throughout the world, but are common in the eastern regions of the United States and Canada. With distinctive body stripping, small stature and cute facial features, chipmunks are easily identifiable by their physical characteristics. read more

The"language" of squirrels has been decoded. They have a call for danger, a challenge call, etc. Ground hogs and prairie dogs have also had their language de-coded. read more

Physical Characteristics of Chipmunks. Chipmunks are small rodents of the squirrel family, and are often called ground squirrels. They live throughout the world, but are common in the eastern regions of the United States and Canada. read more

Chipmunks and Squirrels. Learn how to identify Chipmunks and Squirrels. Squirrels belong to a large family of small or medium-sized rodents called the Sciuridae. The family includes tree squirrels, ground squirrels, chipmunks, marmots (including woodchucks), flying squirrels, and prairie dogs. read more