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A least chipmunk is so heavy

it scampers across only strong

branches.

FALSE. At no more than two ounces, the

chipmunk weighs less than this maga-

zine. Half of its eight-inch length is its tail.

To be called “busy as a chipmunk”

can be considered a compliment.

TRUE. A chipmunk was seen storing 478

acorns. Another stored 2,000 cherry pits,

and one put away 3,700 blueberry seeds.

It uses its little paws to carry

small loads of seeds to its den.

FALSE. It fills its cheek pouches with

seeds, stuffing in enough that the pouch-

es stretch to the same size as its head.

A chipmunk watches out for

snakes.

TRUE. Depending on where it lives, other

predators include owls, hawks, weasels,

cats, foxes, coyotes, and martens.

Chipmunks don’t hibernate.

TRUE. Although they sleep a lot during

winter, they do wake up to eat.

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