Chipmunks On Islands

[Rattlesnake Gal]

My mom asked if I would pose this question to the knowledgeable people on the Forum:

How did the chipmunks get onto the islands?
They hibernate during the winter months, so coming over on the ice doesn't make sense.
Any ideas?

Thanks!
RG

[Bear Islander]

Chipmunks end their hibernation in March, ice out is usually mid April.

[Mee-n-Mac]

How do you get to the island ? Well same thing for chippies and squirrels ! Outrageous you say, here I have proof ;)

First the skiing squirrel.

And then it's natural to ask, who's driving the boat. Well it's a bit blurry but I believe it's a chipmunk. That's my story and I'm sticking to it ! :laugh:

Of course that's how it's done today. Back in the 60's it was quite a race btw the chippies and squirrels. What, again you doubt :D Well read the history ... http://www.cfsd.k12.az.us/~ogwww/Allegory.ex/Garrett.html

[dpg]

What a foolish question! Everybody knows Chipmunks get their boating certificate and drive gas-guzzling off-shore racers. :eek: :eek:

[SIKSUKR]

I don't know M&M,that looks a lot more like the moose in your avatar driving the boat!

[Rattlesnake Gal]

Thank you Bear Islander I don�t know why I didn�t think of that myself!

Mee-n-Mac, a water-skiing squirrel! :laugh: What a hoot! :laugh:

[KBoater]

RG,
It is obvious that the chippies were there before “a great upheaval”. :laugh:

[upthesaukee]

thanks Bear Islander...ya know, ya learn something every day. I thought that maybe they ran out to the islands 'cause they know where the rocks are:laugh: . Then again, the water isn't very deep...it's not even up to the chest on seagulls!:D