Squee Sunday: Chipmunks

Chipmunks are rodents from the Tamias genus. Most species live in North America. The exception is the Siberian chipmunk, which lives where you’d expect it to.

They’re omnivourous and store food in cheek pouches, like hamsters.

The move fast and jump incredibly high.

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Sheila came to La Palma with a six month contract and has stayed 24 years so far. She used to work as a software engineer at the observatory, but now she's a writer and Starlight guide.