Eastern Chipmunk by camera
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Description
The eastern chipmunk has two fewer grinding teeth than other chipmunks.
A chipmunk can carry nine large nuts at a time: four in each cheek pouch and one between its teeth.
Cheek pouches can stretch as it will awaken to dig into its hidden supply of nuts and seeds, stored during the summer and fall. almost to the size of the chipmunk's head. .The chipmunk stores only hard food that does not mold, such as nuts and cones.
A chipmunk may store up to 8 pounds of food in its burrows.
Comments (13)
M2A
Looks like he/it liked to take the pose for your shot :D Fun !
MrsRatbag
Excellent capture!
dianas..creations
Soo cute....wonderful capture!!
Meisiekind
Great info and a most awesome image of this very handsome little fellow!!!! :)
claylady
What a cute little guy! I hope he saved enough food for the winter.
jaynep12002
Wonderful photograph - he looks like he's posing for you :)
ledwolorz
Fantastic shot.
glix70
Beautiful small animal, so well captured!!! Well done!!! :)
bronwyn_lea
That's hard to believe they can carry 8 pounds of food! Excellent picture! Thank you for sharing the history.
durleybeachbum
Fascinating information! LOL at Bronwyn, she didn't read it quite accurately! A perfect pic of this endearing creature.
picantilla
great shot!!!
Akane
It's so cute!! Great shot and very interesting facts.
MOODYBLUE92954
I LOVE CHIPPIES WE HAVE ONE HERE THAT WILL SIT AT MY FEET AND WAIT FOR ME TO SHELL A PEANUT FOR HIM.