SUMMIT COUNTY, Colorado – Spying a chipmunk may not be the most exciting of wildlife sightings in Summit County. Nevertheless, the endearing little striped rodents are some of the easiest fauna to ...

The African striped mouse serves as a convenient system in which to study striping. CREDIT: MARIAN OLIVER / iNATURALIST The African striped mouse also seems to rely on Wnt and Dkk proteins, as well as ...

Chipmunks aren’t just cute—they’re fascinating little survivalists with complex behaviors and unique adaptations. From their ...

Hoekstra is interested in how pigment patterns—like stripes—confer fitness advantages for mammals, as well as how these patterns evolved. Unlike lab mice, both African mice and chipmunks are active ...

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This week we will officially begin the season of spring. Even though the month started with a lot of winter, it quickly moved into the mode of the new season. Recent mild temperatures, in the 40 to 50 ...

Where they live: Chipmunks inhabit forests, rocky areas, and even urban gardens across North America and parts of Asia, with each species adapted to its local environment. Seasonal survival: They ...