Clever Chipmunk Strategically Stuffs Three Giant Unshelled Peanuts Into His Stretchy Cheeks

Jacques Nuzzo of the Illinois Raptor Center captured absolutely adorable footage of a clever little Eastern chipmunk named Hoover who very strategically loaded three giant unshelled peanuts into his very stretchy cheeks. When Hoover realized that only two could comfortably fit, he put the third between his teeth and ran away.

Was going through photos and videos for an idea and forgot about a series of little gems I did with “Hoover” the little Eastern Chipmunk at my residence. Coincidentally this is exactly how I look at an all you can eat buffet

Chipmunk Three Peanuts

Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.