The Inquisitive Chipmunk is a Mr. Know It All

Chipmunks are solitary animals that are very lively and fast. They have large, glossy eyes and characteristic bushy tails which have made them a favorite character with animators. Chipmunks have small but prominent ears which face forwards, small eyes set on the sides of their heads, and a pointed muzzle. Chipmunks are basically pygmy squirrels adapted to exploiting the resources of rocky terrain and forest understories. They scamper along the ground but are also expert climbers. The chipmunks’ call is a shrill chirring or chipping. They relish seeds, berries, and tender plants, but they also eat fungi, insects, and other arthropods, and sometimes carrion. They stuff seeds and nuts into their cheek pouches and carry them to a burrow to be stored for later use. Chipmunks fulfil several important functions in forest ecosystems. Their activities which include harvesting and hoarding tree seeds play a crucial role in seedling establishment. 

If the chipmunk is your power animal, you are inquisitive, playful, and enjoy exploring anything that comes across your path. You do what you want, when you want, and you don’t tolerate others telling you what to do or when to do it. You are curious, self-reliant, and expressive. You’re very chatty and love to talk with others. Always busy, you have many interests and rarely waste time in nonproductive activities. Your movements are quick, unpredictable, and decisive. You carry yourself with an aura of confidence and certainty. You value honesty, integrity, and get excited by new releases of movies, music, books, and technology. The chipmunk always pops out of nowhere and just as quickly vanishes into another world. 

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