Did You Know?
Chipmunks can store food for winter!
Where They Live
Chipmunks like to live in woods.
What They Eat
They eat nuts, seeds, and fruits.
What chipmunk Does
Chipmunks dig holes for food.
They run fast to hide from cats.
Chipmunks make nests to sleep.
They play with each other a lot.
Chipmunks can climb trees well.
They are awake in the day time.
More About chipmunk
Chipmunks are small and cute. They have soft fur and big eyes. They can be found in many places in North America. Some chipmunks live in parks and gardens.
Chipmunks help plants grow by spreading seeds. When they eat, they drop seeds on the ground. This helps new plants to grow.
Chipmunks are fun to watch. They are quick and playful. They can make you smile when they run and play.
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Chipmunks"] --> B["Subtribe Tamiina"]
B --> C["Found in North America"]
C --> D["Siberian Chipmunk in Asia"]
A --> E["19th Century Origin of Name"]
A --> F["Other Names: chitmunk, chipmuck, chipping squirrel, ground squirrel"]
What Do These Words Mean?
subtribe:a smaller group within a larger family of animals or plants
originated:came from or started at a certain time or place
exception:something that is not included in a general rule or statement
genera:a group of related species in biology
