Did You Know?
Chipmunks can store food in their cheeks!
Where They Live
Chipmunks live in trees and bushes.
What They Eat
Chipmunks eat seeds, nuts, and fruit.
What chipmunks Do
They dig holes to hide food.
They run fast to escape from cats.
They make nests in the ground.
They play with each other.
They sleep in their nests at night.
They make a sound like "chip, chip."
More About chipmunks
Chipmunks are small and cute. They have stripes on their backs. They are part of the squirrel family. Chipmunks are found in many places in North America.
Chipmunks help plants grow by spreading seeds. They are fun to watch in parks and backyards. Many kids like to see them run and play.
In fall, chipmunks gather food for winter. They store food in their cheeks and in holes. Chipmunks are a big part of nature!
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Chipmunks"] --> B["Subtribe Tamiina"]
A --> C["Found in North America"]
A --> D["Siberian Chipmunk in Asia"]
A --> E["Origin of Name in 19th Century"]
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:started or began
exception:something that is not included in a general rule
primarily:mainly or mostly
genera:groups of related species
