Armadillo Balsa Ornament balsa-australian A group of chipmunks is

A group of chipmunks is called a scurry

not even this little Christmas Mouse

and then whip the poisonous tip of their tail (telson) forward to sting and kill the poor victim

making them poisonous to potential predators

This tiny hummingbird is often hunted by indigenous people for the medicinal properties of its beak

Armadillo Balsa Ornament balsa-australian A group of chipmunks isArmadillo means little armored one in Spanish. The nine banded armadillo is the only species known to live in the United States. This species can hold its breath for 6 minutes, walk under water, and run 30 miles per hour. Made out of sustainably harvested balsa wood, these lightweight ornaments are hand carved and then painted with non toxic acrylic paint by a cooperative of skilled artisans on Isla Solentiname, Nicaragua. Approximate size: 5" x 2".