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Animal of the Week – Chipmunks!

Chipmunks!

All of us know about chipmunks-

They’re like mini squirrels and they’re always running across streets.

But how much do we really know about these little cuties?

For one there are 25 different species (or types) of chipmunks.

Their diets include nuts, grain, birds’ eggs, fungi,worms, and insects.

Chipmunks are only about 1/3 the size of most squirrels.

Their underground burrows can be more than 3.5 meters in length.

The Eastern Chipmunk is most likely the most common and famous.

Their average lifespan is 2-4 or more years. ( in the wild)

They average 2.5-5 inches in length.

They have many bird – sounding chirping sounds.

Plus their predators include hawks, foxes, raccoons,

weasels, snakes, and cats.

Tags: chipmunk, mini squirrel, neighborhood