Chipmunks are part of the squirrel family, and while they look
similar to their bushy-tailed cousins, chipmunks are actually smaller,
with alternating light and dark stripes along their cheeks and
backs.There are 25 species of chipmunk, 24 of which live in North
America. The only chipmunk that doesn’t live in North America is the
Asiatic chipmunk, which can be found in northern Asia and parts of
Eastern Europe.
Chipmunks are excellent tree climbers and swimmers who live in a variety
of habitats, including
