Posts Tagged ‘chipmunk’
Chipmunk Puppet
Since the Chipmunk is our animal of the week, our craft for the week features them as well! In this post, learn how to make a chipmunk puppet out of a paper lunch bag. The supplies you will need include: A paper bag Cardstock or construction paper Brown Tan White Black Googly Read More »
Read MoreHow Chipmunks Survive Winter
Chipmunks are abundant creatures in the summer but where do they go once fall and winter finally come around? During the fall, they prepare for hibernation. Well, kind of. They gather food to store for the winter. Some species keep the food in their burrows, but others don’t. Chipmunks eat a variety of food but Read More »
Read MoreFive ways to tell apart a chipmunk and a ground squirrel
You see a little critter scurrying around the garden, its back striped dark brown and white. A chipmunk? A ground squirrel? The species often get confused, because they are about the same size — 8-11 inches and 5-9 ounces — and they both burrow. However, there are some key ways to tell these creatures apart. Read More »
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