When feeding on nuts and seeds the chipmunk uses its forepaws to manipulate and turn its food. While foraging for food, the chipmunk stores seeds and nuts in its cheek pouches until it returns safely to its burrow.

Chipmunk," Microsoft® Encarta® 96 Encyclopedia. © 1993-1995 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

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