Hello welcome to Native American tales and tales. Identifying Features: Shades of brown/yellow/grey fur with white and black stripes down the back . but today we're going to talk about how Chipmunk got its sights. Of course a little beast like you will fail too." the way chipmunks look forever. the way chipmunks look forever. Some can swim and dive. A long time ago, the Chipmunk looked no different from the Squirrel - he had no stripes. FROG: Dude! Native American Legends - Full Index Mobile Friendly Version. Right: _____/10 Write. At last the rabbit applied for the position. How Chipmunk Got Tiny Feet: Native American Animal Origin Stories: Collection of children's stories based on Native American legends about the origins of the chipmunk and other animals. This pourquoi tale gives a creative explanation as to how this happened. You probably see or hear at least one or two birds during your day, but have you ever stopped to think about how unique birds really are? ☞ Check your answers in the story; then write your score here and on page 97. They all have short fur and small rounded ears. Native American Indian legends,Australian Aboriginal dreamtime legends,Korean, Indian and more. 10. This pourquoi tale gives a creative explanation as to how this happened. Description. This is to make it easier for people with mobile phones. Why Chipmunks Have Stripes A Native American Seneca Legend Coyote and the Milky Way Based on a Native American Navajo Legend Why Owls Stare (Easier) From the Oklahoma Choctaw Nation The Lizard and the Sun A Mexican Legend Coyote and the Cheese A Mexican Folktale Australia How the Turtle Got its Shell A Folktale from Australia Chipmunks Tamias are easily recognized by the light and dark stripes on the back and head. One morning a Chipmunk was storing food in her burrow for winter. Corners seem to have been made, because some scene looks much better than others.I couldn't help thinking of another elephant tale from 2008, HORTON HEARS A WHO! They wondered if it would be better to remain in darkness, or if it would be better to also have light. The ground squirrel has body stripes like chipmunks, but no head stripes. Being already 7 years old the animation isn't very impressive, but the story tries to be larger than life, filled with war and violence and does capture some of the imagination. A mainly nocturnal species, American minks are sleek, thick-furred mammals with a long tail and neck. My tail! On this evening, Chipmunk dared to ask Bear ... Stripes based on a Native American tale DID YOU KNOW? As indicated by its name, the eastern chipmunk inhabits most of the eastern half of the United States and Canada. From a Native American Tale NARRATOR 1: Many, many years ago, when humans were new to the world, they did not have fire. This story tells how he got the distinguishing stripes that we know today. LibraryThing is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers The tiger laughed at him and said, "Why, little rabbit, you are too small to do the work. One day, a bear boasted to a chipmunk that he could do anything. Ground squirrel, any of 62 species of long-bodied terrestrial rodents that are active during the day and have short legs, strong claws, small rounded ears, and a short or moderately long tail. A tree squirrel is larger, has a longer tail and no stripes. Sign in to Read Description. Chipmunk Geography. All about Reviews: How Chipmunk Got His Stripes by Joseph Bruchac. A Native American Seneca legend also attempted to explain why chipmunks have stripes. Some hover and fly. Oneida Indian Nation Member Brooke Thomas (Wolf Clan) reads a favorite legend, The Legend of How the Bear Lost His Tail, that was recently illustrated and translated into Oneida for a language learning book. Ground squirrels range from 8 to 12 inches (25 - 30 cm) in length. This is a Cherokee story. American minks are dark brown, semi-aquatic weasels that are common near waterways in North America, excluding the Southwest and Western portions of the United States.