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Chipmunks live underground. They prefer to burrow near or under a rock, log, or other
solid object. You can tell a chipmunk hole, by the lack of a dirt mound. The entrance is
usually covered slightly by either grass or leaves. There can be more than one entry to
the burrow. A chipmunk will continue to dig, for its entire life. Burrows have been found
to be over thirty feet long. There are always side chambers, one will be where the
chipmunk sleeps. It is usually filled with grass, leaves and/or feathers. Other chambers
are used to store the chipmunk's food supply. Unlike the squirrel, the chipmunk keeps all
of its food hidden in one place and underground.
During the winter, they will live on this supply of food and may not leave its nest for
long periods of time. While it does not hibernate, the chipmunk may go into a state of
torpor. It may wake to eat from time to time. But do little else.
Chipmunks are not always safe underground. While they may be able to hide from coyotes,
bobcats, foxes, hawks and owls. Weasels and snakes can get into the tunnel system and prey
on the chipmunk.
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