Charline's Chipmunk Communication Research

Charline Couchoux is a behavioral ecologist who studies chipmunk communication. She uses sensitive microphones and collar-mounted nano microphones to capture chipmunk sounds without disturbing them. Her research focuses on understanding the complexity of chipmunk conversations, which vary based on context, such as food, mating, or predator alerts. Charline aims to learn the differences in vocalizations among individual chipmunks, essentially learning to 'speak chipmunk.'

What is Charline Couchoux's favorite sound?

• Flowing water

• Chipmunk chatter

• Bird songs

• Rustling leaves

What tool does Charline use to capture faint sounds?

• A magnifying glass

• A camera

• A telescope

• A super sensitive microphone

Why does Charline need to remain silent during her research?

• To avoid scaring away birds

• To not disturb the chipmunks

• To hear the wind better

• To focus on her notes

What is the purpose of the collar-mounted microphones on chipmunks?

• To monitor their diet

• To measure their heart rate

• To identify which chipmunk is speaking

• To track their location

What are some reasons chipmunks communicate with each other?

• To sing songs

• To plan migrations

• To share food locations, attract mates, and warn of predators

• To discuss weather changes

What is Charline's main research focus?

• The communication patterns of chipmunks

• The migration patterns of birds

• The growth of forest plants

• The diet of forest mammals

What is Charline Couchoux's profession?

• Behavioral ecologist

• Botanist

• Wildlife photographer

• Forest ranger

What unique skill is Charline developing through her research?

• Learning to speak chipmunk

• Identifying bird species by sight

• Tracking animal migrations

• Growing rare plants