Mammals The Chipmunk 
FOOD 
Beechnuts, hickory nuts, sweet acorns, and in fact, 
almost any kind of nut is relished by the chipmunk. 
It is also fond of cherries and cherry-pits. Apples 
(including the seeds) berries, carrots, almost any 
breakfast food, bread crusts, and occasionally a bone 
with a little meat upon it may be given. 
CARE 
If confined to a cage or room, the chipmunk should 
have access to fresh water. It is natural for this 
animal to hibernate, and it is best to let him have a 
cold room in winter so that he can go to sleep when 
he gets sleepy; and plenty of food should be at hand 
in case he wakes up. 
REFERENCES 
Description of habits, AMERICAN ANIMALS, Stone and Cram. 
SQUIRRELS AND OTHER Fur Bearers, John Burroughs. 
“Small Folk with Lively Feet,” in Famii1ar Lire In FIetp 
AND Forest, F. S. Mathews. 
A CHIPMUNK CONVERSATION 
“Little chap all dressed in stripes so gay 
Pray tell me how do you do today— 
You have the mumps I fear.” 
“Little girl, to chat I cannot stay 
My pouches are filled, I must away 
To my cellar for winter is near.” 
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