Chubby Cheeks

During the winter months food is hard to come by for many animals. Chipmunks, in particular, predict this change in supply and begin to stockpile in the late summer and early fall. They can collect over 100 nuts in a single day. To aid in this process, and collect as much food as possible chipmunks have extra cheek pouches. These pouches allow their mouths to expand greatly and carry many nuts while they forage before having to deposit them at home. Chipmunks will make shelter in small burrows or already open holes in nature or manmade structures. If you find a stockpile of nuts on your property or in your home you might have a chipmunk problem. If this is the case call Guardian Wildlife Services!