The Siberian chipmunk is the only species of chipmunk found outside of North America. Its native habitat ranges from across Russia to northern China, Japan, and Korea. Though Siberian pine nuts are a favorite meal, these little rodents will eat nearly anything—seeds, fruits, insects, even small birds and lizards. Our ravenous friend here in Hokkaido, Japan, is gorging on inflorescences, or clusters of flowers. A chipmunk can stuff a surprising amount of goodies into its cheek pouches, which can stretch to three times its head size—imagine how ridiculous we"d look if our stomachs were as forgiving.
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Today in History
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Festivus
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A wassailing we go
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Sequoia National Parks 134th anniversary
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‘You should see the one that got away!’
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Seceda, Dolomites, South Tyrol, Italy
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Welcome to Scotland s garden
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International Day for Biosphere Reserves
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Palmyra Atoll National Wildlife Refuge
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Looking back on 150 years of rail travel
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A festival of lights in India
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Freeloaders of the avian world
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International Women s Day
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Celebrating whales—and a whale of a tale
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Barn owl, England
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Happy trails for the 21st century
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Amelia Earhart
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Honoring our veterans
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Lunar eclipse
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A wild and scenic scene
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A special day for a special cat
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International Day of the Tropics
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Memorial Day
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Wildebeest on the move
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Merry Christmas!
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First day of summer
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International Surfing Day
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A toast to California!
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International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend
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Central Highlands of Vietnam
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