A Little Chipmunk. An Extra Fluffy Tail.
Our heroine is a Townsend’s chipmunk with one wonderfully unusual feature: she was born with an extra fluffy tail that looks a little like a squirrel’s!
She wears it proudly as she scampers through the autumn woods, gathers acorns, and discovers new things with her friends. Her biggest adventure? Getting her pantry ready before winter arrives, with a little help from you.
Mr. Owl’s Nature Note
Townsend’s chipmunks have long, furry tails, too! But our heroine’s extra large, fluffy tail is a make believe part of her story. Real Townsend’s chipmunks have narrower tails, along with stripes on their faces and backs.
A closer look at a Townsend’s chipmunk
An illustration showing more natural proportions and a narrower tail.