Attack Chipmunk
by Flees Photos
Title
Attack Chipmunk
Artist
Flees Photos
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Photograph - Home Decor And Giclee Wall Art By Chris Flees
Description
This chipmunk stood at attention on this granite rock as if ready to attack. It didnt do so but it was interesting to watch and photograph.
facts about chipmunks:
Chipmunks are small, ground-dwelling rodents that belong to the squirrel family Sciuridae. They are closely related to squirrels, marmots, and prairie dogs.
There are around 25 species of chipmunks, and they are found primarily in North America. They also have a presence in parts of Asia and Europe.
Chipmunks are known for their compact size, striped fur patterns, and bushy tails. They have a slender body with short legs and can vary in color, ranging from reddish-brown to grayish-brown.
These rodents are excellent climbers and can also move swiftly on the ground. They have sharp claws and powerful hind legs that enable them to navigate trees, rocks, and other obstacles with ease.
Chipmunks are primarily diurnal animals, which means they are active during the day and sleep in burrows at night. They are most active during the early morning and late afternoon.
Chipmunks are omnivorous, but their diet mainly consists of seeds, nuts, berries, fruits, and various plant materials. They have cheek pouches that allow them to gather and carry food back to their burrows.
Chipmunks have a distinctive behavior called "scatter hoarding." They gather food in their cheek pouches and transport it to their burrows or other hiding spots, where they store it for future consumption. This behavior helps them build up a food cache for times of scarcity.
Chipmunks are known for their vocalizations. They can make a variety of sounds, including chirping, chattering, and trilling, which they use for communication with other chipmunks.
These rodents construct complex burrow systems that include tunnels, chambers, and multiple entrances. The burrows serve as shelter, nesting sites, and storage areas for food.
Chipmunks are solitary animals and are usually territorial. They mark their territories with scent markings and may engage in aggressive behavior towards other chipmunks that intrude.
Chipmunks have a short breeding season, which typically occurs in the spring. After a gestation period of around 30 days, the female gives birth to a litter of usually four to six pups. The young chipmunks are born hairless and blind but develop quickly.
Chipmunks play an important ecological role as seed dispersers. They gather and store seeds in their burrows, and any uncollected seeds that they bury can germinate and grow into new plants.
Chipmunks are adorable and charismatic creatures known for their energetic behavior and cheeky personalities. Their unique adaptations, including their burrowing habits and scatter hoarding behavior, make them intriguing and delightful to observe in their natural habitats.
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March 24th, 2014
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