Jan. 2—An extra-small chipmunk found in southern New Mexico mountains will gain endangered species status and a critical habitat designation, boosting its chance at survival. The Peñasco least ...

Seeing a chipmunk in my backyard set my mind swirling with way too many questions and thoughts and memories. Of course, the first thing that came to mind was, “A chipmunk!? In my yard!?” I live in a ...

The chipmunk isn’t known to range past Wake County, but it may have expanded its territory, the state says. N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission photo A rare instance of an animal expanding its range is ...