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How much do you know about chipmunks? Introduction to the species knowledge of chipmunk

2022-05-04 / 458 Read

Chipmunk, also known as: chipmunk, chipmunk, striped squirrel, chipmunk.

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Small squirrels with several vertical stripes on their backs. Small squirrels that have just left the nest are easy to tame if they are kept separately from their parents. Due to the rapidity of action, care should be taken to escape while feeding. A higher cage should be prepared, and at the same time, in order to avoid lack of exercise, a suction wheel should be prepared in the cage for squirrels to play sports. At the same time, a nest box should be installed. As a hiding place, there is a phenomenon of hibernation in nature. If it is kept in a warm room, it is not necessary to hibernate. Due to poor heat resistance, the cage should be moved to a well-ventilated area in summer.

The chipmice's tail is nearly as long as its body. Habitat in plains and hills, broad-leaved forests, coniferous forests and areas with many shrubs, mountainous farmland and other places. They often live in fallen trees, under tree roots or in caves, and go out during the day. Omnivorous, feeding on pine nuts, nuts, berries, beans, crops, bird eggs, insects, etc. Has the habit of storing food and hibernating. Distributed in North China, Northwest China, Northeast my country and other places. The fur is of good quality and beautiful.

Chinese name: Chipmunk

Alternative name: Chipmunk, Huali stick, Striped squirrel, Chipmunk

Kind: Animals

Order: Rodents

Family: Squirrel

Distribution area: North China, Northwest China, Northeast China, etc. Origin Northeast Asia, Hokkaido

Diet: plant-based omnivorous

Lifespan: 4~6 years

Body length: 14~16cm

Tail length: 13cm