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Fun Facts
- One tiny chipmunk can gather up to 165 acorns in one day.
- Chipmunks have pouches inside of their cheeks in which they store food when foraging.
- The main entrance of a chipmunk burrow can extend up to 20 feet in length.
- A group of chipmunks is called a scurry.
- What is special about a chipmunk?
- How fast can a chipmunk run?
- Will chipmunks bite you?
- Are chipmunks blind?
- How did chipmunk get its name?
- Do chipmunks drink?
- How tall is a chipmunk?
- Do chipmunks have teeth?
- Is chipmunk poop toxic?
- Will a chipmunk eat a mouse?
- Is it bad to touch a chipmunk?
- Do chipmunks see in color?
- Do chipmunks sleep at night?
- Do chipmunks change color in winter?
What is special about a chipmunk?
Chipmunks have large, glossy eyes and characteristic bushy tails measuring 2 – 5 inches which have made them a favourite character with animators. Chipmunks have small but prominent ears which face forwards, small eyes set on the sides of their heads and a pointed muzzle.
How fast can a chipmunk run?
A chipmunk can run up to 21 mph (33.8 kph).
Will chipmunks bite you?
Chipmunks are not known to be aggressive. In general, they will scurry away if they have the chance to bite you. But if the chipmunk feels threatened or trapped, then it may bite. If not treated correctly, these wounds become infected and lead to tissue damage.
Are chipmunks blind?
Chipmunks are not known for their night vision. They're a diurnal, or daytime, creature whose eyes work best when the sun is out. ... When they do come out at night, they're at a grave disadvantage, but they are not totally blind thanks to how their eyes are made.
How did chipmunk get its name?
The Eastern Chipmunk (Tamias striatus) is a member of the squirrel family in the order Rodentia. It's believed that the English word "chipmunk" was derived from "chetamnon," the name given to the animal by peoples of the Chippewa nation.
Do chipmunks drink?
What Do Chipmunks Drink? Chipmunks drink water – the liquid required by all living things on Earth to survive.
How tall is a chipmunk?
Chipmunks typically grow to around 4 to 7 inches (10 to 18 cm) and weigh 1 to 5 ounces (28 to 142 g). Their tails can grow as long as 3 to 5 inches (8 to 13 cm).
Do chipmunks have teeth?
Chipmunks, Their Teeth, and Their Diet. Believe it or not, chipmunks (as well as other members of the squirrel family) have four teeth in the front of their mouths that never stop growing. These teeth are called incisors, and they grow like semi-circles inside of a chipmunk's mouth throughout its lifetime.
Is chipmunk poop toxic?
But you may spot chipmunk droppings on your lawn. If you encounter these, the scat will be approximately the size of a grain of rice. Use caution when encountering scat from wild rodents. The material may carry diseases which can be harmful to humans or pets including salmonellosis, leptospirosis, and hantavirus.
Will a chipmunk eat a mouse?
Chipmunks aren't particularly choosey about what they eat. Along with seeds and fungi they scarf grain, fruit, nuts, insects, worms, bird eggs and even nestling birds and baby mice. They probably don't hunt for eggs and hatchlings, just eat them when they find them. ... Hear how chipmunks sound.
Is it bad to touch a chipmunk?
Do not feed squirrels, chipmunks or other wild rodents. Never touch sick, injured or dead rodents. ... Cats can pose a higher risk of plague transmission to humans when they have contact with infected rodents. Keep cats away from rodents.
Do chipmunks see in color?
Also, according to Van Arsdel and Loop (2004) chipmunks have dichromatic color vision. This means Page 13 Hannah Johnson Kelly Reina Anthony Robbert Ian Zacharia Winkelstern 12 that they can distinguish between colors, but may be limited to some degree, which may render some of our color choices irrelevant.
Do chipmunks sleep at night?
Behavior. Chipmunks are diurnal animals, meaning that they're active during the day and sleep at night. During warm months, they spend most of their waking time gathering food and storing it in their burrows.
Do chipmunks change color in winter?
Chipmunks often display seasonal coat changes, with their winter coats being more muted in color. The fur grows in thicker for warmth. Because the colors of their environment tend to be duller in the winter, the chipmunk's color and markings become more subtle, so she blends in better.
