Chipmunks and Squirrels of North America
Among all the wild critters likely to be encountered on any outdoor adventure in various habitats across North America, chipmunks and tree squirrels are surely among the most conspicuous. These small, precocious, fluffy-tailed members of the rodent family are largely diurnal and often quite bold, making themselves at home in picnic areas, campgrounds and backyards everywhere that suitable habitat exists. In most cases, their acrobatic antics and nut-collecting behavior are charming and delightful, and in my opinion these iconic creatures of the woodland are also unquestionably cute! This fall, let's get to know a few of the most common species of tree squirrels and chipmunks likely to be encountered in North America. (Not included in this list are the many species of ground squirrels and nocturnal flying squirrels in North America.) American Red Squirrel American Red Squirrels, distinguished by their white eye-rings and reddish fur, range across much of Ala...
