What is the natural habitat of chipmunks?

While the ideal habitat for chipmunks is a deciduous forest, woodland or brushland, they're also comfortable in other areas that provide sufficient cover such as urban parks, fence lines, hedges and houses. Chipmunks dig extensive burrow systems directly underneath or next to natural or manmade cover. read more

Some people believe that chipmunks are a nuisance and that they can damage homes, properties and landscapes. This is occurring now because people are placing their houses and building on natural chipmunk habitat land. But there are ways to prevent and control damage by a chipmunk without harming the animal or your surrounds. The chipmunk is a tiny creature that only weighs around 3 ounces. They grow to reach 5 to 6 inches in length and they are basically a smaller type of squirrel. read more

The natural habitat of a chipmunk is a climate that has four seasons, such as the northeastern part of the United States. Chipmunks spend very little time in trees, preferring the ground to forage for food and to make holes for their homes. read more