Chipmunks

What do hamsters eat? And why do they like to run on a wheel while you're asleep? Get to know pet hamsters with fun and informative questions and answers.

Highlights presents A Long Winter's Nap by Karen G. Ballen. The arctic squirrel hibernates underground to survive the winter.

Every February 2nd, people all across the country wonder about the groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil. Will he see his shadow on that day or won't he? Will spring come early or late? Gail Gibbons combines clear, simple wording with her signature illust...

Read about one of the few towns in the United States with a white squirrel population.

A history of how maple syrup was "discovered" by Native Americans who observed squirrels tapping into trees and then letting the water evaporate off the sap.

Highlights presents A Chipmunk's Home by Janice Marie Scully. Don't be tripped up by these rodents that live in shallow burrows sometimes under sidewalks.

Watching it run on its wheel isn’t the only thing involved in owning a hamster. You’ll care for your hamster every day. Is a hamster the pet for you?

Scientist Tim Holy studies mice and the way in which they aurally communicate.

The tundra ecosystem is vast, covering a large part of the far north. Countless animals and plants live there. So what difference could the loss of one animal species make? Follow the chain reaction, and discover how important lemmings are.