“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
If you’re looking for a review of the ( Ammospermophilus ), think of it as the high-performance, "off-road" version of your standard backyard chipmunk. Though they look like chipmunks, they are technically ground squirrels . 5/5 stars in the animal kingdom. The Antelope Chipmunk "Review" - Guest Blog - Think Wild These little
Researchers and naturalists have long been fascinated by their distinct characteristics: