Chipmunks and Squirrels

I have read in a lot of places that squirrels have excellent eyesight, but I think I'm missing something. I have had rescued squirrels that often had problems in finding food that was placed right in front of them. I don't know about long distance vision, but I don't believe that their vision is very good when viewing things up close. Their sense of smell, however, seems to be great.

A chipmunk burrow typically consists of a main tunnel with multiple entrances, nesting chambers, and storage areas for food. The nesting chambers are lined with soft materials like leaves or grass for insulation and comfort. The burrow is kept clean and well-maintained by the chipmunk to provide a safe and secure living space.

We would all die.

First, birds help to control the insects. A single bird will, in its lifetime, eat well over a million insects. Insects produce at the rate of thousands per month. If all of the birds died suddenly we would be overrun with insects in a matter of weeks or months.

Second, some birds help pollinate flowers. Thus, without some birds - some flowers would die which would then cause more problems and we would suffer from this. Think hummingbirds.

Third, birds propagate more quickly. The rule of thumb is - the smaller the creature the faster it propagates. This is why larger creatures depend upon them for food. Think chickens. What would happen if all chickens disappeared? A hen can lay up to six eggs at a time. Thus, we use the chicken to feed millions of people because they reproduce rapidly. Now think of cows. Cows can only have young once or twice a year. It also takes months to grow a calf into something we can slaughter and eat. A chicken not only will mature - but it can produce two or three clutches of eggs in the same time frame. Thus, without chickens millions of people would die of starvation.

Fourth - plant propagation. Not all of the seeds a bird picks up are eaten by the bird and some do not break down. Tomato plant seeds are a good example. When you eat a tomato the seeds are hard enough that they simply pass through your body and are excreted. The same can happen to birds. The difference is that with birds the seeds to dropped outside where they can grow. Also birds will pick up seeds and carry them off someplace and then accidentally drop them. They therefore have transplanted the seed from one location to another.

Conclusions: Mankind is dependent upon birds to help them live. Without them, mankind might perish. It is certain though that even if mankind did not perish we would certainly be changed in ways which would be both dramatic as well as detrimental. Think of the problems we are having because the honey bees are disappearing. Should they die out completely - we will have major problems growing food and millions of people will die. It is my sincere belief that this problem began with the advent of cell phones. We already know that wildlife is able to (and is affected by) ultrasonic sounds. Cell phones are just another of those ultrasonic sounds. We already know that the new sonar systems which were recently developed is causing whales and other marine life to beach themselves in an effort to get away from the screaming they hear but which we can not hear. Yet we are turning a blind eye to their deaths not realizing that we are killing ourselves when we destroy the marine life. In our rush to be able to play that next big app whereever we might be - we are destroying those things that make it possible for us to live on this planet. At the rate we are going - we will kill ourselves off in less than another hundred years. Pollution, radiation, pesticides, and more - all are killing the insects, birds, and other creatures all over the world. Added to this the needless slaughter of all marine life and you have your answer: Powerful people who don't care about those creatures who can not speak the language you speak but who have souls just like us, can feel pain just like us, and are being slaughtered by the thousands for no other reason than that they are just in the way.

If you want to know what would happen if there were no birds - you only have to wait because unless we change what we are doing and how we are doing it - there won't be any birds left much longer.

In the Bible it says that man was made to rule over the other creatures of the world. Rule - not slaughter - not massacre - rule. You can't rule over something that is dead. Change the world - save the birds.

Chipmunks are not typically found in Alaska. They are more commonly found in North America, particularly in wooded or shrubby areas with plenty of cover and food sources. Alaskan wildlife tends to be adapted to the colder Arctic conditions found in the state.

Yes, squirrels CAN hiss. I've been hissed at by a squirrel before. It was wierd.

Baby squirrels are born blind and hairless, while baby opossums are born with some fur and their eyes open. Squirrels have bushy tails and are agile climbers, while opossums have long, hairless tails and tend to shuffle along the ground.

Squirrels are mainly herbivores and typically do not eat other animals like chipmunks. Their diet consists of nuts, seeds, fruits, and plants. Chipmunks are known to be omnivores and may consume insects, seeds, nuts, fruits, and even small vertebrates.

Yes, squirrels infact can swim very well. All mammals can swim. However squrrels rarely would do this except in the case if they were trapped in a tree, and had to jump, or if there were two squirrels on one piece of land, one squirrel would have to move, and sometimes it may swim across a waterway.

Believe it or not, moth balls work like a charm, and they work for some bugs, too! Once the squirrels are out for the day, put the loose moth balls along the rafters, along the floor where is meets the ceiling, and in or near their nest if you find it (do it during the day while they are out, not at night - you don't want a confrontation). You'll probably need alot of moth balls at first, so buy a few boxes (good news - they're cheap!). Once the squirrels are gone, look around inside your garage's roofline to see how they got in to begin with, and then seal it up - look for where there's light coming in - that's your first hint! They can squeeze into crevises much smaller than you would think, so be thorough. Good luck!

They get a leaf and drink the water out of the leaves.

The squirrel on SpongeBob SquarePants is named Sandy Cheeks. She is known for her scientific knowledge and karate skills.

It means trouble. They can jump from trees to bird feeders, bird baths and anything else they think they want. They fill up on bird seed and then chew holes solar pool panels, water sprinkler lines or any thing else where they can get water. Even though they have total access to the water in the bird bath.

Place the chipmunk on its back with its head facing away from you. First, you need to locate the anus and genitals; both will appear as small bumps. In males, the genitals (which are located just above the anus) will show as two bumps that are distinctly separated. In females, the two bumps will be touching.

Red squirrels are found in most northern states. I live in Wisconsin and the red squirrels also known as "fox squirrels" are mostly found in wooded areas.

Yes, squirrels are known to eat beetles as part of their varied diet. Beetles can provide a good source of protein and nutrients for squirrels.

Twitchy! He is a very hyperactive photographer squirrel that works for the wolf

Of course they do! How else do you explain the sheer quantity of squirrels that everyone seems to complain about in their home town? Much like Sea Turtles and Peacock Bass, Squirrel females lay around 25-30 eggs per mating season. These mating seasons occur at predictable intervals (Every 4 months or so, beginning with the first thaw, plan accordingly). If you wanted to I'm sure you could even find a squirrel nest near your house. If you walk around your local trees, I'm sure you may spot a couple guarding their nest from any potential danger. Just sneak up near it while they're out foraging for food and snatch those suckers! Incubating them is rather simple, as you'll only need a 20-watt lightbulb and the patience of a Saint! Rest them in a cozy nest about 6-inches under the bulb, turning frequently, and soon you too can know the joy of squirrel parenthood! Babies require a steady diet of ground acorns supplemented with milk (2% only for best results), and soon enough you'll have a squirrel begging for your nuts all day.

There is not a specific chipmunk recognized as the "fattest" in the world. Chipmunks can vary in size due to factors such as genetics, diet, and health conditions.

Yes, there are chipmunks that live in Europe. They are predominantly located in Eastern and Central Europe as well as North America and Asia.

Depends on where you live. It is indeed rare enough, but in some areas is a common sight. They are exactly the same species of the regular brown squirrel, possible around 1 of 10,000 are black. (1=black in 10,000=brown)

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If a chipmunk eats D-Con (rodenticide), it is crucial to seek immediate veterinary assistance for the chipmunk. D-Con is toxic and can be fatal to animals, so quick intervention is necessary to prevent harm. Try to safely capture the chipmunk and bring it to a wildlife rehabilitation center or a veterinarian for proper care.

The chipmunk will usually survive with half or no tail but its movements and in particular its balancing will never be quite the way it was before. The chipmunk will get used to having half or no tail and will get used to it and start running and jumping around again, but it will never be quite the same again.