California Ground Squirrel vs Eastern Chipmunk
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
California Ground Squirrel
0.51 m
Human
1.75 m
Eastern Chipmunk
0.3 m
| California Ground Squirrel | Eastern Chipmunk | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.28–0.74 kg | 66–125 g |
| Length | 38–51 cm | 20–30 cm |
| Top Speed | 26 km/h | 34 km/h |
| Lifespan | 3–10 yrs | 2–8 yrs |
| Gestation | 30 days | 31 days |
| Offspring | 3–9 | 3–5 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | Grassland, Woodland, Rocky Cliffs, Farmland, Garden, Urban | Forest, Woodland, Garden, Urban, Farmland |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Family | Sciuridae | Sciuridae |
| Order | Rodentia | Rodentia |