Fun Facts about Chipmunks
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Chipmunks are cute, energetic members of the rodent family. It's fun to watch them race across the yard or stuff their cheeks with peanuts. We have plenty of chipmunks living around us, so I'll share my observations with you here. I've also collected great facts about their lives, what they eat and what their homes are like.
These fun facts about chipmunks give you the background information needed for really appreciating these cute critters.
(photo by Virginia Allain, taken in New Hampshire)
Cute Little Chipmunk Critter by candystore
You can buy this postcard from Zazzle (just click on the picture).
These fun facts about chipmunks give you the background information needed for really appreciating these cute critters.
(photo by Virginia Allain, taken in New Hampshire)
Cute Little Chipmunk Critter by candystore
You can buy this postcard from Zazzle (just click on the picture).
What Do Chipmunks Eat?
Mostly Nuts, But Other Things Too
I've seen chipmunks stuffing even green strawberries into their cheeks. They run out of my strawberry patch with their cheeks full and leave none for me.
Strawberry Delight by KarenHullArt
Strawberry Delight by KarenHullArt
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1acorns, peanuts, peanut butter, walnuts, almonds
Chipmunk 'Got Nuts?' magnet by scenicimpressions
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2strawberries, grapes, apples (mine don't care for bananas or watermelon)
I LoveApples by BarbaraZuz
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3seeds like sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds
"Thank You" Chippy the Chipmunk Postcard by KELLBELL535
- 4insects (I've seen beetle wings among the debris left from chipmunks dining)
Pictures I Took of Chipmunks
Chipmunk Books for Kids
Where Do Chipmunks Live?
chipmunk resting on tree stump by Heathersdream
See more Chipmunk Postcards
If you have an old stump nearby, look around it for small holes in the ground close to it. The holes may be about the size of a golf ball and that's the entrance to the chipmunk's home. Under the stump where it's protected from rain, the chipmunk digs out a den about the size of a watermelon. Many tunnels run in and out of this den.
Look around and you will see holes in many places like under a step or a patio or deck. The chipmunk likes to have many places that it can dive for cover when there is danger.
Have Your Own Furry Chipmunk Puppet or Stuffed Animal
Chipmunk Humor
A chipmunk is just a rodent with racing stripes
“Chipmunks make several sounds. It can sound like chip-chip-chip or chuck-chuck-chuck.”
The Best Known Chipmunks - Chip and Dale
They got their names after a famous English furniture maker, Chippendale.
Chip and Dale Nut Fight Disney by disney
Chip and Dale Nut Fight Disney by disney
Chip 'n Dale on DVD
There are 2 kinds of chipmunks in the United States
Eastern Chipmunk & Western Chipmunk. The ground squirrel is often confused with the chipmunk but is not the same.
More about Chipmunks (by Virginia Allain)
Chipmunk Photos Taken by People across the Country
from Flickr Photos
automatically generated by Flickr
Did You Learn Anything New about Chipmunks?
Want a chipmunk in your pocket?
AC- Chipmunk in a Pocket Shirt by naturesmiles
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Zut_Moon
Feb 12, 2012 @ 5:47 pm | delete
- oh and BTW ..yes I do know how to spell convoluted and yes, we do have chipmunks here .... no gators though ...
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Zut_Moon
Feb 12, 2012 @ 5:46 pm | delete
- What kind of a lens is this??? You left out Alvin Simon, and Theodore!!! That's probably because you don't celebrate Christmas down there in Florida and that's probably because the snow never pelts your windows. Spend a lot of winters up north, eh ....
You have no idea of what fun winter can be here in Canada in February ... especially in Quebec, Northern Ontario and on the Prairies ...where thank God I am not ...
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JessyGene
Feb 6, 2012 @ 5:12 am | delete
- what adorable pictures
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zulfadli
Dec 23, 2011 @ 4:50 am | delete
- sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cute
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poutine
Oct 16, 2011 @ 4:24 pm | delete
- They are so cute. I have one in my backyard and enjoy watching it.
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RinchenChodron
Sep 21, 2011 @ 4:48 pm | delete
- Aren't they sweet? I used to play with them as a kid - don't see them often any more.
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iijuan12
Sep 12, 2011 @ 9:47 pm | delete
- Cute lens!
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ArtformTheHeart
Sep 8, 2011 @ 4:18 pm | delete
- what a cute lens, and I love that there's a funny photo of a man in the middle of the flickr gallery, lol
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sandyspider
Sep 5, 2011 @ 10:00 pm | delete
- Cute! I blessed you lens but didn't set up a plexo for it.
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AlleyCatLane
Sep 5, 2011 @ 9:15 pm | delete
- Very cute little fellas. I have squirrels all over my yard and enjoy watching them.
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LauraFincannon
Sep 5, 2011 @ 8:40 pm | delete
- So cute...what about Alvin and the Chipmunks? They are pretty well known, too...plus they sing Christmas songs!
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poutine
Sep 5, 2011 @ 5:16 pm | delete
- I find them so cute to watch.
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gottaloveit
Jul 23, 2011 @ 9:20 am | delete
- I just sort of like the little critters. I know they can be destructive but, with 6 dogs chasing them in the backyard, they don't have much chance to get into anything except for the birdseed and they're welcomed to that! Nice lens.
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phoenix-arizona-friends
Jul 11, 2011 @ 4:42 pm | delete
- Very cute animals.
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nancycarol
Jun 30, 2011 @ 11:01 pm | delete
- I love these darn things, my daughter plants her garden for them. Goodness knows, their family doesn't get any of the veggies. But she enjoys them so much, she hasn't the heart to do away with them. Great lens, and I learned more about their burrow habits. The video with the little guy with cheeks stuffed with peanuts is so cute.
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bikerchickie
Jun 10, 2011 @ 7:12 am | delete
- Chipmunks are so darn cute. I remember the first time I ever saw one: next to the dumpster on the Hoover Dam parking lot. I had never seen one before because I'm from Europe, so I thought it was the cutest thing ever. The American friend who was accompanying me huffed and said it was nothing but a rat with a tail. :)
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A-Redneck
Apr 29, 2011 @ 5:19 pm | delete
- Your images are so delightful that you make me long for the country again.
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TeamSTM
Apr 22, 2011 @ 10:49 am | delete
- Awe, their So Cute!!
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LizMac60 Sep 29, 2010 @ 10:37 am | delete
- What a cheeky little chappy
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SofiaMann
Sep 29, 2010 @ 8:20 am | delete
- Very sweet. Congatulations.
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mbgphoto
Sep 29, 2010 @ 8:13 am | delete
- What cute chipmunk items! Well done!
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laquisha
Jan 27, 2011 @ 7:48 pm | delete
- i agree with you
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WindyWinters
Jul 15, 2010 @ 2:48 pm | delete
- Adorable! I enjoyed learning about chipmunks. We don't have any on the island. They do resemble squirrels but they are so tiny. Oh, boy! I do see their racing strips do stand out. Too cute lens!
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NatureMaven
Jul 10, 2010 @ 3:52 pm | delete
- I love chipmunks- in the summer I sit outside every morning and watch their antics while I have my coffee. It's cheaper than cable! Thanks for making such a nice, informative lens about chipmunks.
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rms
Jul 2, 2010 @ 5:43 pm | delete
- You've made learning about chipmunks so much fun! Nice work!
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How about a Chipmunk Puppet
Folkmanis Inc. Fmt2092 Puppet Chipmunk
Amazon Price: $10.00 (as of 02/16/2012)
Isn't this a cute finger puppet!
Folkmanis Mini Chipmunk Finger Puppet
Amazon Price: $0.01 (as of 02/16/2012)
This will provide lots of amusement to a young child. Put it on your finger and practice up some chipmunk style movements. I'm sure they will think it's real.
