Answer: How Many Chipmunks Are at the Woodland Picnic?

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The Answer

The correct answer is: There are 11 real chipmunks. The trail sign adds one painted chipmunk, making 12 chipmunk figures if included..

Here is why

  • Count the chipmunks around the picnic blanket.
  • Continue around the left tree and stream.
  • Count the chipmunks beside the right log.
  • Finish with the large foreground group.
  • Do not count the painted chipmunk on the wooden sign as a real animal.

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