“Chipmunks have short fur and small, rounded ears. An obvious distinction is that a chipmunk has stripes from head to tail, while [these squirrels] have body stripes... but no head stripes.”
Is That a Chipmunk or a Ground Squirrel? - Guest Blog - Think Wild antelope chipmunk
These little guys are built for the harsh environments of the American Southwest. They feature a sleek, yellowish-brown or "buffy-clay" coat that blends perfectly with desert sand. The signature "Antelope" flair comes from their white undersides ; when they run, they curl their tails over their backs, showing off the white fur like a miniature Pronghorn antelope. “Chipmunks have short fur and small, rounded ears
Think Wild - Wildlife Hospital and Conservation Center · 2 years ago - Guest Blog - Think Wild These little
Researchers and naturalists have long been fascinated by their distinct characteristics: