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

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

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