Thinking about having a chipmunk as a pet in the UK? Before you get too attached to the idea, you really need to know the legal situation. You can’t legally buy, sell, or keep Siberian chipmunks as pets in the UK unless you somehow have a special licence or permit. The law aims to protect…
Ever wondered who the purple girl chipmunk is in Alvin and the Chipmunks? You’re definitely not alone. Fans everywhere have asked about her name and what sets her apart from the rest of the singing chipmunks. Her name is Jeanette. She belongs to the Chipettes, a trio of female chipmunks that sing with Alvin and…
Ever watched a chipmunk dart through your yard or garden and wondered what’s on their menu? Chipmunks eat all sorts of things to keep up their energy and health. They mostly munch on nuts, seeds, berries, insects, and sometimes even bird eggs or snails. You might catch a chipmunk snacking on fruits or veggies from…
Ever spot those little chipmunks darting around your yard and wonder what’s pulling them in? Chipmunks can’t resist food like nuts, seeds, fruit trees, and a bunch of garden plants. They’ll go for snacks like walnuts, apples, berries, and sunflower seeds—anything easy to grab and squirrel away. You’ll probably notice chipmunks hanging out near bird…
If you’re tired of squirrels and chipmunks invading your garden or attic, you might want to try using smells they can’t stand. Squirrels and chipmunks really dislike scents like peppermint oil, garlic, vinegar, and spicy peppers—think cayenne or capsaicin. These odors make your space way less inviting for them, and you won’t harm the animals…
Ever spotted a chipmunk darting through your yard or the woods? It’s hard not to wonder—what’s out there hunting these little guys? Chipmunks deal with plenty of predators, and figuring out which ones are the worst helps you appreciate how they manage to survive. Hawks and owls are the top predators for chipmunks, swooping down…
Ever watched chipmunks darting around your yard or at the park and wondered if they get aggressive with other animals? Chipmunks can act territorial and sometimes show aggression, mostly toward other chipmunks when they’re competing for food, space, or mates. Still, they usually avoid picking fights with different animals and try to stay out of…
Ever spotted a chipmunk darting around your yard and wondered if it would eat a mouse? Honestly, the answer might surprise you. Chipmunks are omnivores. They mostly munch on nuts, seeds, and fruits, but sometimes they’ll go after small animals like mice. So yeah, it’s not unheard of for a chipmunk to catch and eat…
Ever watched a chipmunk dash through your yard and wondered how big those speedy little critters actually get? Chipmunks, with their bold stripes and quick reflexes, come in a surprising range of sizes depending on their species. Most chipmunks measure about 4 to 7 inches long, not counting their tails, which add another 3 to…
Ever wondered which chipmunk takes the title of rarest? You’re definitely not the only one. Among all the chipmunks out there, the Peñasco least chipmunk stands out as one of the rarest and most endangered. This tiny chipmunk lives in just a small patch of southern New Mexico. Its numbers are so low that experts…