Researchers at the Field Museum studied chipmunk and vole specimens from a century ago till now to examine the influence of people on rodents over time.

Urbanization has had visible morphological effects on chipmunks and voles in the Chicago metro area. While both chipmunks and ...

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By comparing the skulls of eastern chipmunks and eastern meadow voles collected over the past 125 years, scientists at the Field Museum uncovered signs of these animals adjusting to an increasingly ...

The findings of a new study "clearly show that interfering with the environment has a detectable effect on wildlife," a ...

Eastern chipmunks (Tamias striatus) are squirrel relatives, while eastern meadow voles (Microtus pennsylvanicus) are more closely related to hamsters.

Rodents are evolving to cope with living in urban areas, reveals new research. Chipmunk and vole skulls from 125 years ago compared to today reflect changes in diet and noise exposure, say ...

Scientists recently found an example of evolution in real time, tucked away in the collection drawers of the Field Museum in ...

In the new study, the team selected two rodents commonly found in Chicago: eastern chipmunks (Tamias striatus) and eastern meadow voles (Microtus pennsylvanicus).

Skull study shows Chicago's rodents are rapidly evolving Chipmunk and vole skulls from over 125 years reflect changes in diet and noise exposure Date: June 26, 2025 Source: Field Museum Summary ...