Potential life span for an adult chipmunk is 8 years, but few adults live longer than 2-3 years. Owls, hawks, coyotes, foxes, martens, fishers, bobcats, raccoons, and even red squirrels are some of ...

Sidney Stevens is a writer and editor for magazines, websites, and books, with a focus on health and environmental issues. Chipmunks are as cute as can be, with their enchanting eyes, bushy tails ...

Behavior: Chipmunks are often heard before they’re seen. They make a shrill chirping sound when would-be predators approach. “It’s a pretty common sound if you know what to listen for.

“Since time immemorial, these chipmunks nibbled gooseberries at the edges of subalpine meadows and only had to worry about predators like bobcats and hawks. But their numbers shrank as the human ...