Where Do Chipmunks Hibernate? Winter Burrow Basics
Chipmunks spend winter hidden from view. You usually do not see them above ground once the weather turns cold. They shelter underground in burrows and rely on a torpor-based winter strategy, not a deep nonstop sleep. Their winter behavior mixes energy-saving rest, quick wake-ups, and careful food storage. That is why chipmunks seem to disappear…