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chipmunk
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chip·munk
/ ˈchipˌməngk/
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n.
a burrowing ground squirrel (genus Tamias) with cheek pouches and light and dark stripes running down the body. Its many species include the North American
eastern chipmunk (T. striatus).
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Chipmunks scramble to store food in fall
Newspaper article from: Charleston Gazette; 10/15/1999; ; 700+ words
; ...the singer. It's a chipmunk. Or maybe there are...acorns and other nuts, chipmunks pause to announce their...other phrases in the chipmunk's vocabulary - a single...jammed in an individual chipmunk's cheek pouches. The best time to observe chipmunks is during fall's flurry...
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Chipmunks.(Pest Identification)
Magazine article from: Pest Control; 9/1/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...squirrel family, chipmunks are common in suburban...areas. The eastern chipmunk (Tamias striatus...though--if chipmunk populations are...normal dispersal. Chipmunks collect food such...chemicals registered as chipmunk baits or treatments...however, may keep chipmunks from feeding ...
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Chipmunks a statewide critter, but rare in these parts Chipmunks a statewide critter, but rare in these parts.(SportsU)
Newspaper article from: The Virginian Pilot; 7/26/2009; 700+ words
; ...get flooded. Both chipmunks and groundhogs are...the pretty little chipmunk with soft-looking...Maryland," each chipmunk cheek can hold a...two front paws. Chipmunks dig extensive dens...Maryland," each chipmunk cheek can hold a...two front paws. Chipmunks dig extensive dens...
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 "Weekly Reader, Edition 1 (including Science Spin)")
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Chipmunks get ready for winter: how is this chipmunk getting ready for winter?(SCIENCE)
Magazine article from: Weekly Reader, Edition 1 (including Science Spin); 11/1/2008; 700+ words
; ...ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] How Do Chipmunks Get Ready? A chipmunk runs around looking for food...burrow, or underground home. Chipmunks are animals that hibernate...ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A chipmunk gathers leaves. It makes a...
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Chipmunks a statewide critter, but rare around here.(Chesapeake Clipper)
Newspaper article from: The Virginian Pilot; 7/31/2009; 700+ words
; ...get flooded. Both chipmunks and groundhogs are...the pretty little chipmunk with soft-looking...Maryland," each chipmunk cheek can hold a...two front paws. Chipmunks dig extensive dens...Maryland," each chipmunk cheek can hold a...two front paws. Chipmunks dig extensive dens...
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Chipmunks can be found in many a place
Newspaper article from: Tribune-Review/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review; 8/5/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...Pennsylvania, the chipmunk (Tamias striata). Chipmunks are small grayish...from six to 30 chipmunks within an acre...accepted name is chipmunk, but local names...sunflower seeds. The chipmunks would go into...remove the chipmunk, check to see...
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'Chipmunks' can't carry movie
Newspaper article from: Sun-Journal Lewiston, Me.; 12/14/2007; ; 616 words
; ...action world. The chipmunks are quite cute, especially...helps. The brothers chipmunk are happily singing...is exploiting the chipmunks by commercializing their...movie based on a fake-chipmunk novelty act. Suddenly, the Alvin and the Chipmunks brand is all about the...
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 "Beacon News, The (Aurora, IL)")
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CHIPMUNK ANTICS BRING HUMOR, SOUND WARNING CALLS IN WILD
Newspaper article from: Beacon News, The (Aurora, IL); 10/7/1997; 681 words
; ...are eight types of chipmunks living in the United...Midwest: the Least Chipmunk, which can be seen...physical antics of chipmunks can be a marvel...humans. Recently, a chipmunk living in our back...which caused the chipmunk to fly out of the...end of the house. Chipmunks have been ...
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 "Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)")
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'Chipmunks' a squirrelly movie that will drive you nuts.(Time Out!)(Movie review)
Newspaper article from: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL); 12/14/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...dailyherald.com "Alvin and the Chipmunks" * 1/2 out of four Opens...comedy titled "Alvin and the Chipmunks." Wait! Isn't Alvin a chipmunk, too? When you think about it, "Alvin and the Chipmunks" is a little like saying...
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 "Deseret News (Salt Lake City)")
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Keeping Chipmunks' franchise in family is secret to success
Newspaper article from: Deseret News (Salt Lake City); 1/4/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...and copyrighting the Chipmunks characters. Bagdasarian...and got busy doing Chipmunk versions of everything...Bagdasarian was over the Chipmunks. He bought a winery...song and called it the Chipmunks version. The furry...stores again with "Chipmunk Punk," followed by...
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Chipmunks
Encyclopedia entry from: The Gale Encyclopedia of Science
...rodents, the Sciuridae. Chipmunks are traditionally placed...home to 17 species of chipmunk, 16 in the West and...berries, and acorns. Chipmunks will store food, particularly...burrow. The Siberian chipmunk can carry more than...5.9 kg) of food. Chipmunks do not hibernate like...
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chipmunk
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...expansible cheek pouches. Chipmunks make underground burrows...walls or trees. Although chipmunks are usually found near the...In its northern range the chipmunk goes underground about the...is stored in the burrow. Chipmunks eat nuts, seeds, berries...
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Goodman, Dody 1915–
Book article from: Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television
...TriStar, 1985. Voice of Miss Miller, The Chipmunk Adventure (animated), Samuel Goldwyn...of Miss Rebecca Miller, Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein (animated), Universal...Miller on the telephone, Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman (animated), Universal...
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Hibernation
Encyclopedia entry from: The Gale Encyclopedia of Science
...enough energy to last them until spring. Chipmunks accomplish this by filling their burrows...its air supply, or in the case of the chipmunk, to grab a bite to eat. If it is a...above ground. These animals, including chipmunks, skunks, and raccoons, are sometimes...
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bee
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...in hibernation. In the spring they begin new colonies, often laying their eggs in the deserted nests of field mice and chipmunks. The stingless bees are chiefly tropical. Some species release a caustic liquid that burns the skin. Honeybees The honeybee...
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