Why chipmunks hibernate

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North America is home to 21 chipmunk species , according to the Smithsonian Institution. Chipmunks produce one or two litters a year. Young are on their own within eight weeks. Chipmunks prefer forested areas and can climb trees, shrubs and…birdfeeders. They eat various types of seeds as well as fungus, helping to spread the mycorrhizal fungi that live around tree roots and are critical to tree survival.

Chipmunks also spread the seeds of trees and other plants. Along with seeds and fungi they scarf grain, fruit, nuts, insects, worms, bird eggs and even nestling birds and baby mice. They might not sing like Alvin and the boys, but wild chipmunks do vocalize. Chipmunks will even make calls in a chorus composed of several of the little rodents—shades of Alvin. Simon and Theodore. Hear how chipmunks sound. Garden Habitats , Wildlife Facts alvin and the chipmunks , chipmunk , Christmas , Global Warming , hibernation , wildlife.

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