Do chipmunks have an odor like a skunk when they are scared?

No, chipmunks do not have an odor like a skunk when they are scared. Skunks have a specialized scent gland that produces a foul-smelling spray as a defense mechanism. Chipmunks do not possess this type of gland and therefore do not emit a skunk-like odor.

While chipmunks may have a slightly musky odor, this is not related to fear. It is simply a natural part of their body chemistry. When threatened, chipmunks may instead rely on other defense mechanisms like hissing, chattering their teeth, or running away.