{"id":80311,"date":"2023-01-12T11:53:21","date_gmt":"2023-01-12T11:53:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chipmunks-eat-peanuts\/"},"modified":"2023-01-13T05:22:07","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T05:22:07","slug":"can-chipmunks-eat-peanuts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chipmunks-eat-peanuts\/","title":{"rendered":"Can chipmunks eat peanuts?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chipmunks-eat-peanuts\/#Can_chipmunks_eat_peanuts\" title=\"Can chipmunks eat peanuts?\">Can chipmunks eat peanuts?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chipmunks-eat-peanuts\/#Can_chipmunks_crack_peanuts\" title=\"Can chipmunks crack peanuts?\">Can chipmunks crack peanuts?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chipmunks-eat-peanuts\/#Why_do_chipmunks_stuff_their_mouth_with_nuts\" title=\"Why do chipmunks stuff their mouth with nuts?\">Why do chipmunks stuff their mouth with nuts?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chipmunks-eat-peanuts\/#Why_do_chipmunks_keep_nuts_in_their_cheeks\" title=\"Why do chipmunks keep nuts in their cheeks?\">Why do chipmunks keep nuts in their cheeks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chipmunks-eat-peanuts\/#Are_peanuts_bad_for_chipmunks\" title=\"Are peanuts bad for chipmunks?\">Are peanuts bad for chipmunks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chipmunks-eat-peanuts\/#Can_you_give_chipmunks_salted_peanuts\" title=\"Can you give chipmunks salted peanuts?\">Can you give chipmunks salted peanuts?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chipmunks-eat-peanuts\/#What_is_safe_to_feed_chipmunks\" title=\"What is safe to feed chipmunks?\">What is safe to feed chipmunks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chipmunks-eat-peanuts\/#What_nuts_are_safe_for_chipmunks\" title=\"What nuts are safe for chipmunks?\">What nuts are safe for chipmunks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chipmunks-eat-peanuts\/#Can_chipmunks_open_peanuts\" title=\"Can chipmunks open peanuts?\">Can chipmunks open peanuts?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chipmunks-eat-peanuts\/#Can_a_chipmunk_eat_peanuts\" title=\"Can a chipmunk eat peanuts?\">Can a chipmunk eat peanuts?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chipmunks-eat-peanuts\/#Do_chipmunks_like_peanut_butter\" title=\"Do chipmunks like peanut butter?\">Do chipmunks like peanut butter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chipmunks-eat-peanuts\/#Do_chipmunks_put_nuts_in_their_cheeks\" title=\"Do chipmunks put nuts in their cheeks?\">Do chipmunks put nuts in their cheeks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chipmunks-eat-peanuts\/#Why_do_chipmunks_put_so_many_nuts_in_their_mouth\" title=\"Why do chipmunks put so many nuts in their mouth?\">Why do chipmunks put so many nuts in their mouth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chipmunks-eat-peanuts\/#Why_chipmunks_stuff_their_cheeks\" title=\"Why chipmunks stuff their cheeks?\">Why chipmunks stuff their cheeks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chipmunks-eat-peanuts\/#How_much_nuts_can_chipmunks_hold\" title=\"How much nuts can chipmunks hold?\">How much nuts can chipmunks hold?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chipmunks-eat-peanuts\/#Why_do_chipmunks_fill_their_cheeks\" title=\"Why do chipmunks fill their cheeks?\">Why do chipmunks fill their cheeks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chipmunks-eat-peanuts\/#How_much_can_a_chipmunk_hold_in_its_cheeks\" title=\"How much can a chipmunk hold in its cheeks?\">How much can a chipmunk hold in its cheeks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chipmunks-eat-peanuts\/#Are_salted_peanuts_OK_for_chipmunks\" title=\"Are salted peanuts OK for chipmunks?\">Are salted peanuts OK for chipmunks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chipmunks-eat-peanuts\/#Can_chipmunks_have_salted_peanuts\" title=\"Can chipmunks have salted peanuts?\">Can chipmunks have salted peanuts?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chipmunks-eat-peanuts\/#Can_squirrels_have_salted_peanuts\" title=\"Can squirrels have salted peanuts?\">Can squirrels have salted peanuts?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chipmunks-eat-peanuts\/#What_is_healthy_to_feed_chipmunks\" title=\"What is healthy to feed chipmunks?\">What is healthy to feed chipmunks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chipmunks-eat-peanuts\/#Is_it_safe_to_hand_feed_chipmunks\" title=\"Is it safe to hand feed chipmunks?\">Is it safe to hand feed chipmunks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chipmunks-eat-peanuts\/#How_do_you_befriend_a_chipmunk\" title=\"How do you befriend a chipmunk?\">How do you befriend a chipmunk?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chipmunks-eat-peanuts\/#What_nuts_can_you_feed_chipmunks\" title=\"What nuts can you feed chipmunks?\">What nuts can you feed chipmunks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chipmunks-eat-peanuts\/#Can_chipmunks_eat_cashews\" title=\"Can chipmunks eat cashews?\">Can chipmunks eat cashews?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_chipmunks_eat_peanuts\"><\/span>Can chipmunks eat peanuts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Good morning, Chipmunks and tree squirrels can have either type of peanut. But their natural foods, such as acorns, walnuts, hickory nuts, and seeds, are better for them. Both chipmunks and tree squirrels will readily take handouts (especially this time of year as they are busy storing food for winter).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_chipmunks_crack_peanuts\"><\/span>Can chipmunks crack peanuts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to birds, squirrels and chipmunks will readily accept peanuts in the shell as treats. You may even find they come knocking (literally) when they want more.<\/p>\n<p>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-feed-chipmunks-raw-peanuts\/\">Can you feed chipmunks raw peanuts?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_chipmunks_stuff_their_mouth_with_nuts\"><\/span>Why do chipmunks stuff their mouth with nuts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chipmunks fill their cheeks in order to hoard food quickly. They don&#8217;t tend to eat while out and about but instead tuck the food away for eating in the safety of their dens.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_chipmunks_keep_nuts_in_their_cheeks\"><\/span>Why do chipmunks keep nuts in their cheeks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-198076 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Why-do-chipmunks-keep-nuts-in-their-cheeks.jpg\" alt=\"Why do chipmunks keep nuts in their cheeks?\" width=\"977\" height=\"510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Why-do-chipmunks-keep-nuts-in-their-cheeks.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Why-do-chipmunks-keep-nuts-in-their-cheeks-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Why-do-chipmunks-keep-nuts-in-their-cheeks-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Why-do-chipmunks-keep-nuts-in-their-cheeks-768x401.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 977px) 100vw, 977px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Chipmunks fill their cheeks in order to hoard food quickly. They don&#8217;t tend to eat while out and about but instead tuck the food away for eating in the safety of their dens. The outside world is dangerous to these tiny animals, with predators everywhere.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_peanuts_bad_for_chipmunks\"><\/span>Are peanuts bad for chipmunks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chipmunks love shelled, unsalted peanuts, and it&#8217;s adorable to see them fill their cheeks with them. But <b>overfeeding a chipmunk with peanuts can be bad for their diet. If feeding them becomes a habit, try to limit the amount of sunflower seeds and peanuts that you feed them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_give_chipmunks_salted_peanuts\"><\/span>Can you give chipmunks salted peanuts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What kind of nuts do chipmunks eat? Well, they love any kind they touch. Peanuts, almonds, cashews, you name it. <b>If it&#8217;s got a hint of salt and a big crunch, the chipmunk will happily chow down on it<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_safe_to_feed_chipmunks\"><\/span>What is safe to feed chipmunks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although chipmunks like sunflower seeds and peanuts, you want to limit the amount you feed them because they are high in calories and the chipmunk may overindulge and become ill. Choose healthy foods like <b>grapes, cut-up apples, pieces of avocado, pine nuts, walnuts, almonds, oats and dry raisins<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_nuts_are_safe_for_chipmunks\"><\/span>What nuts are safe for chipmunks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When feeding your chipmunks, their diet should consist of up to 50% cereals (oats, wheat, barley, corn and millet sprays). You can also give unsalted nuts such as <b>pine nuts<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_chipmunks_open_peanuts\"><\/span>Can chipmunks open peanuts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before you stock up on a Costco sized jar of peanuts and sunflower seeds, plan a variety of foods for your little friend. <b>Chipmunks love shelled, unsalted peanuts, and it&#8217;s adorable to see them fill their cheeks with them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_chipmunk_eat_peanuts\"><\/span>Can a chipmunk eat peanuts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Good morning, <b>Chipmunks and tree squirrels can have either type of peanut. But their natural foods, such as acorns, walnuts, hickory nuts, and seeds, are better for them. Both chipmunks and tree squirrels will readily take handouts (especially this time of year as they are busy storing food for winter).<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xcgW3s-NBBI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_chipmunks_like_peanut_butter\"><\/span>Do chipmunks like peanut butter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Did you know that <b>chipmunks are peanut butter connoisseurs? They even enjoy a morsel of cheese now and then. Other effective chipmunk bait includes prune pits, unroasted peanuts, corn, sunflower seeds, cereal, grains and popcorn.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_chipmunks_put_nuts_in_their_cheeks\"><\/span>Do chipmunks put nuts in their cheeks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some chipmunks can carry a load as large as themselves in their cheek pouches. Shown here is a Townsend&#8217;s chipmunk in western Washington.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_chipmunks_put_so_many_nuts_in_their_mouth\"><\/span>Why do chipmunks put so many nuts in their mouth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chipmunks hibernate, but they don&#8217;t store fat to see them through long winters like bears do. <b>During the warm months, chipmunks will stuff extra food into their cheek pouches. These cheeks are massive grocery bags.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_chipmunks_stuff_their_cheeks\"><\/span>Why chipmunks stuff their cheeks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why Do Chipmunks Fill Their Cheeks? Chipmunks fill their cheeks <b>in order to hoard food quickly. They don&#8217;t tend to eat while out and about but instead tuck the food away for eating in the safety of their dens.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_nuts_can_chipmunks_hold\"><\/span>How much nuts can chipmunks hold?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some chipmunks can carry a load as large as themselves in their cheek pouches. Shown here is a Townsend&#8217;s chipmunk in western Washington.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_chipmunks_fill_their_cheeks\"><\/span>Why do chipmunks fill their cheeks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chipmunks hibernate, but they don&#8217;t store fat to see them through long winters like bears do. <b>During the warm months, chipmunks will stuff extra food into their cheek pouches. These cheeks are massive grocery bags.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_can_a_chipmunk_hold_in_its_cheeks\"><\/span>How much can a chipmunk hold in its cheeks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chipmunks (Tamias) have large cheek pouches that <b>allow them to transport food. These pouches can reach the size of their body when they are full.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_salted_peanuts_OK_for_chipmunks\"><\/span>Are salted peanuts OK for chipmunks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although chipmunks like sunflower seeds and peanuts, you want to limit the amount you feed them because they are high in calories and the chipmunk may overindulge and become ill. Choose healthy foods like <b>grapes, cut-up apples, pieces of avocado, pine nuts, walnuts, almonds, oats and dry raisins<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-198077 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Are-salted-peanuts-OK-for-chipmunks.jpg\" alt=\"Are salted peanuts OK for chipmunks?\" width=\"865\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Are-salted-peanuts-OK-for-chipmunks.jpg 728w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Are-salted-peanuts-OK-for-chipmunks-300x202.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 865px) 100vw, 865px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_chipmunks_have_salted_peanuts\"><\/span>Can chipmunks have salted peanuts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What kind of nuts do chipmunks eat? Well, they love any kind they touch. Peanuts, almonds, cashews, you name it. <b>If it&#8217;s got a hint of salt and a big crunch, the chipmunk will happily chow down on it<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_squirrels_have_salted_peanuts\"><\/span>Can squirrels have salted peanuts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Please avoid feeding them salted nuts of any kind. While squirrels can tolerate a small amount of salt, their kidneys cannot filter out the large amount of sodium contained in salted nuts. If you are unsure whether peanuts, pecans, hazelnuts, almonds, or walnuts are salted, taste them yourself before feeding them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_healthy_to_feed_chipmunks\"><\/span>What is healthy to feed chipmunks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although chipmunks like sunflower seeds and peanuts, you want to limit the amount you feed them because they are high in calories and the chipmunk may overindulge and become ill. Choose healthy foods like <b>grapes, cut-up apples, pieces of avocado, pine nuts, walnuts, almonds, oats and dry raisins<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_to_hand_feed_chipmunks\"><\/span>Is it safe to hand feed chipmunks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What kind of nuts do chipmunks eat? Well, they love any kind they touch. Peanuts, almonds, cashews, you name it. <b>If it&#8217;s got a hint of salt and a big crunch, the chipmunk will happily chow down on it<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_befriend_a_chipmunk\"><\/span>How do you befriend a chipmunk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So how do we hand feed chipmunks? <b>The goal is to encourage the chipmunks to first become comfortable with your presence and then to slowly begin providing it with its favourite food in a way that it knows you are the provider. Don&#8217;t just leave it around, try to do it in the presence of the chipmunk.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_nuts_can_you_feed_chipmunks\"><\/span>What nuts can you feed chipmunks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Generally speaking, grains and cereals such as oats, barley, corn, millet, and wheat. You can also provide a pet chipmunk with nuts such as <b>acorns, pine nuts, pecans, and hazelnuts. Chipmunks may eat a small amount of fresh fruit such as apples, berries, pears, or bananas.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_chipmunks_eat_cashews\"><\/span>Can chipmunks eat cashews?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Well, they love any kind they touch. 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