# @science on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DHrNkVZsoXH
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/61248036-science-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/bcd6e7379c.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-03-26T20:03:25.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Science 🧬 (@science) — https://gondola.cc/science

## Caption

🐿️ "What's the secret to earning a chipmunk's trust?" is the question we hear most frequently. If you're hoping to make friends with these adorable woodland creatures, here's a simple approach to try:⁠
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Find a location where chipmunks regularly appear and create a path of seeds, nuts, or berries that leads toward you (you might need a longer trail than shown in my video)⁠
Remain perfectly still and quiet to avoid startling your potential new friend⁠
Once the chipmunk appears comfortable in your presence, gradually attempt offering food from your palm⁠
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Remember that building trust requires time and consistency - patience is absolutely essential! After the chipmunk recognizes you're not dangerous, they'll likely continue approaching you for treats.⁠
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📹️ courtesy of: @vangoghthechippy⁠
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#chipmunkwhisperer #wildlifeconnection #natureencounters #smallmammals #woodlandcreatures #patientwildlife #animaltrust #gentleapproach #wildanimalfriends #science #biology #nature

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## Tags

wildlifeconnection, nature, gentleapproach, science, woodlandcreatures, patientwildlife, chipmunkwhisperer, biology, smallmammals, natureencounters, animaltrust, wildanimalfriends

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