Concord Monitor

Chipmunk population boom is part of a natural cycle that you probably just have to live with

No, you’re not imagining it: Chipmunks really are everywhere. “We have no formal monitoring of chipmunks,” said Matt Tarr, a wildlife biologist with UNH Extension, “But my observation and what I’m ...
NPR

Climate change stresses out these chipmunks. Why are their cousins so chill?

Kwasi Wrensford describes the genus Neotamius as "elfin": skittish little squirrel-cousins with angular faces, pointy ears and narrow, furry tails. Kwasi studies two species in particular that make ...
KRQE Blogs

Chipmunk native to New Mexico could soon be protected by feds as population dwindles

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A chipmunk native to New Mexico could see new federal protections. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has until August to decide if they want to name the species as endangered.
The New York Times

Yes, Lake Tahoe Chipmunks Have Bubonic Plague. But Don’t Worry (Too Much).

California officials closed some popular trails and nature areas for the week to handle the problem. The trails are expected to reopen for the weekend. By Johnny Diaz When California officials closed ...
NPR

Climate Change Stresses Out These Chipmunks. Why Are Their Cousins So Chill?

Listen to Short Wave on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. Kwasi Wrensford describes the genus Neotamius as "elfin": skittish little squirrel-cousins with angular faces, pointy ears and ...