Ever notice a chipmunk scurrying up close and not bolting away? Kind of makes you wonder, why do they act so friendly? Chipmunks start to trust people who feed them and don’t act like a threat, so they get comfortable around humans. Over time, they pick up on who’s safe and might even seem to…
Ever spot a chipmunk darting through your yard and wonder just how big those little guys can get? Chipmunks are definitely on the small side, but their size isn’t always the same—it really depends on which species you’re looking at. Most chipmunks end up about 4 to 7 inches long, and their tails tack on…
Ever wondered which animals hunt chipmunks? You’re definitely not alone. These small, striped rodents play a big role in the food chain, and a lot of predators rely on them for a snack. Hawks, owls, snakes, foxes, raccoons, coyotes, and even domestic cats and dogs eat chipmunks. Chipmunks have to stay alert all the time…
If you want to catch a chipmunk, your best bet is a small live trap baited with peanut butter or sunflower seeds. Put the trap near spots where chipmunks usually travel—along walls, near burrows, or under brush. Make sure the bait is placed so the chipmunk has to step on the trigger. Take a quiet,…
If you’ve seen little chipmunks darting around your yard or garden, you might wonder if they’re just cute visitors or actual troublemakers. Chipmunks often become pests because they dig up gardens, damage homes, and chew on things you’d rather they didn’t. They might look harmless, but their digging and chewing can turn into bigger headaches—think…
Ever spotted a tiny striped critter and wondered if it was a chipmunk? You’re definitely not the only one. Animals like ground squirrels share a lot of features with chipmunks, but they’re not the same thing. Ground squirrels often get mistaken for chipmunks because of their body stripes, but they don’t have those classic head…
Thinking about getting a chipmunk as a pet? You should know they’re pretty different from your average cat or dog. Chipmunks are wild animals, and honestly, they don’t usually thrive in a home. Their natural instincts and boundless energy make them tough to keep happy and healthy indoors. Chipmunks, like the eastern chipmunk (Tamias striatus),…
Ever spotted a chipmunk hanging out near a stream or pond? You might wonder, can these tiny critters actually swim? Surprisingly, yes—chipmunks can swim, but they usually only do it when they have to, like crossing a small pond or escaping danger. They’re not built for marathon swims, but they’ll paddle short distances if they…
Ever spotted a little striped critter darting through your yard and wondered if it’s just a big mouse? Honestly, chipmunks and mice might look sort of alike at first glance, but a chipmunk isn’t a mouse—it’s a squirrel cousin, and they come from totally different rodent families. This difference actually matters, especially if you’re curious…
If you’re dealing with chipmunks in your garden, you’ve probably wondered if fences can keep them out at all. Chipmunks climb really well and usually get over most fences without much trouble. So, a basic barrier probably won’t keep them away from your plants or bulbs. They dig, too. Even if your fence looks solid,…