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The
chipmunk's diet is mostly vegetarian, consisting of
acorns, nuts, seeds and fruit. In times of need it may
include spiders, insects and bird eggs. It collects
food mainly from the ground but may also climb trees
in search of treats. Like other rodents, the chipmunk
has sharp teeth which grow continually throughout its
life. Gnawing is necessary to keep them trimmed to an
acceptable size. Pouches in the sides of the mouth allow
the chipmunk to carry large quantities of food. Each
pouch can carry several acorns. Large eyes give the
chipmunk excellent vision and the ability to distinguish
colors in the darkness of the burrow. It has many predators
including large birds, owls and other mammals.
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