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How Many Chipmunks Live In A Burrow

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Have you ever stumbled across a chipmunk’s burrow system? Given how extensive these things can be, you probably assumed that chipmunks follow some kind of joint family structure where they live together in their burrows. At least that’s what I thought until a quick search on chipmunks and their living habits told me otherwise.

How Many Chipmunks Live In A Burrow

Some of the results of my search were ambiguous at best, but here’s what I found out when I dug into the question, “How many chipmunks live in a burrow?”

Research indicates that, except for when a mother is raising her babies, only one chipmunk lives in a burrow.

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Do Chipmunks Bury Nuts? Yep….And They Have Serious Nut Storage Game!!

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When I was growing up in Kentucky I always had a ton of fun watching the chipmunks grabbing bird seed that had spilled from the feeders.  These little guys are the smallest member of the squirrel family and share a lot of behaviors with their larger cousins, the grey and red squirrels.

Tree squirrels do not hibernate to get through the winter and instead rely upon stored food to get through the winter.  However, most chipmunks do hibernate which made me wonder if they go through the trouble of storing up winter food caches.

So, the question of the day is, “Do chipmunks bury nuts?”

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What Is A Young Bat Called?

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Young cats are called kittens. And then there are young foxes, which are referred to as ‘cubs’, ‘pups’, or ‘kits’, one of which is the same term that is used to describe young bears. It’s easy to get confused when trying to keep track of all the unique names that young animals have—so let’s clear up any confusion when it comes to bats.

What exactly is a young bat called, you might wonder? The answer is pup. That’s right, a young bat is a pup immediately upon birth, and it becomes an adult when it’s able to fledge from it’s mother and hunt or forage on its own. In this article, we’ll be taking a closer look at the early life of bat pups, so we can better understand what happens during their youth to prepare them for a successful adult life.

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Are Bats Good Pets? Heck No…Don’t Even Think About It!

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If you’ve ever seen any cute pictures of baby bats on the Internet you know that bats can be quite adorable. Those cute, cuddly little ears and puckered snout combine to make a downright loveable creature that some might even want to keep as a pet.

Is there anything wrong with keeping a bat as a pet? Can bats be domesticated to the point where they’ll follow an owner’s commands or pee in a small box of litter? We’re answering these questions and more in this article, where we’re going to be tackling the topic of bat-keeping.

Let’s go ahead and address the question head-on: “Are bats good pets?” The answer is clear. No, bats are not good pets.

Here are a few reasons why trying to turn a bat into a pet is a horrible idea.

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Do Bats Make Nests?

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The list of interesting bat facts is very long, from the fact that they are the only mammals capable of flight to the fact that their wings are made almost entirely of skin. While it’s true that bats are truly fascinating creatures, what many people find most amazing about bats is how and where they live.

Because bats and birds both fly many people assume that they share other behaviors.  One such example is nesting.  Birds are very well known for building nests for protecting their eggs and raising their young.   It raises the question, since bats and birds both fly, do bats also make nests like birds do?

Do Bats Make Nests

Let’s Take a Look!

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Do Chipmunks Bite? Yes, They Do…And It Hurts!!

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Chipmunks are cute, furry and completely harmless. Or at least they are until you pose a threat to them. In that case, a chipmunk will bite you hard and flee off to its burrow as quick as its little paws take it.  Read on to find out why do chipmunks bite and what health risks their act of aggression means for you.

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How To Catch A Chipmunk In Your House

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Have you got a chipmunk running loose in your house?  Personally, I think the little guys are cute as heck but I wouldn’t want them running around in my home unsupervised.  The last thing I want is for them to start digging burrows in my sofa!

Chipmunks may occasionally find their way into homes and you should know how to catch a chipmunk in your house without making it look like there was a tornado.  So, what should you do if there is a stray chipmunk hiding in your house?

How To Catch A Chipmunk

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What Is A Group Of Bats Called?

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Bats are known to fly around caves, abandoned buildings, and even backyards and open areas when daylight turns to evening. They’re seen by themselves as well as in groups. Occasionally, bats will fly in pairs, and a mother bat will even carry her pup with her as she flies.

So, what is the specific term used to describe a group of bats? In this article, we’ll be answering that question and adding some color to this query by looking more closely at bat flying behavior—especially when more than one bat takes to the skies at the same time.

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Giant Squirrels of the World: Some Of Them Even Fly!

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I am always blown away by how many types of squirrels there are in the world.  When I started this project I thought I was just going to be talking about those grey and fox squirrels that were running around in the trees in my backyard.

It turns out that the term squirrel covers critters as small as chipmunks, as large as groundhogs and even has a bunch of giants! There are a dozen different species that are formally named as giant squirrels.  Four of the giants belong to the Ratufinae Subfamily and eight of the giants are flying squirrels from the Sciurinae Subfamily.

All of these animals exist outside of the United States so you are going to have to do some serious traveling if you want to see any of them in the wild.  Nevertheless, it is always fun to read about interesting animals so I wanted to give a complete breakdown of all twelve giant squirrels in the world.

Let’s get started!

Giant Squirrel

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How to Get Rid of Chipmunks: A Three Step Strategy

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Let’s get this straight―chipmunks aren’t a danger to humans.  The five-inch long furballs don’t have a single aggressive bone in their body. However, they do tend to cause lots of destruction and chaos when left loose. From chewed wires, uprooted plants, stolen berries to empty bird feeders―chipmunks can make a gardeners life miserable.  Plus, their droppings, leftover food, and constant burrowing can make a big mess.

Therefore, if you have a significant population of these guys tearing up your property, it becomes inevitable for you to start finding out ways to get rid of chipmunks. In our experience, the best strategy is to come up with a proper plan. You need to take steps that combine preventative measures and repellents to keep the cute rodents at bay.

How To Get Rid Of Chipmunks

So what’s the plan? Here’s what you have to do to get rid of chipmunks:

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