Fun Photo: Chipmunk Says, 'Back Off Birdies!'

Mine, mine, mine, nom, nom, nom! A famished chipmunk hanging out at the St. Louis Zoo in Missouri had to stand his ground on Monday, as a trio of starlings closed in on his treat. Even though the birds pecked and prodded, the little guy wouldn’t give in, bravely finishing his snack and eventually running off. Hey – when you’re hungry, you’re hungry!

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