This active, fast-moving little animal is a type of rodent.The handsome stripey markings on its back help to camouflage it against the patterned bark of trees.

Although the chipmunk spends a lot of its time up trees, it lives mainly on the ground , where it makes its nest out of twigs.

Chipmunks make a loud chirping noise when they want to signal a warning to other chipmunks. It is often mistaken for the call of a bird.