Chipmunks go nuts in viral TikTok friendship: "Makes me believe in magic"

Shortly after moving into his new house, a TikToker named Adam realized he had some pretty darn cute neighbors. Now he's struck up an unlikely friendship with the animals.

The cute chipmunk stuffs its cheeks in a viral TikTok video.
The cute chipmunk stuffs its cheeks in a viral TikTok video.  © Collage: Screenshot/TikTok/adam_antman

Adam spotted several chipmunks making themselves at home on his property, and has documented his adorable adventures befriending them on TikTok.

He welcomed the critters with open arms, but now may have realized the love is mutual after he was left some presents in return from the little guys.

The animal lover has taken to giving them nuts and sharing the cute companions on the platform. His most popular clip has racked up over 56 million views and counting.

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Dogs Sweet dog dances for joy meeting baby cats for the first time!

The reason for its success? In the vid, one of the chipmunks seems to want to return the favor for the nuts Adam has been offering.

The cute animal comes running up with eager eyes. He then empties some leaves and dirt directly into Adam's hand, and then grabs the nuts, shoveling them into his big cheeks.

"Form of payment," wrote the TikToker under the viral hit, which has melted hearts among users worldwide.

Sweet chipmunk gesture delights TikTok with viral video

The chipmunk brings leaves and dirt with it in the viral video.
The chipmunk brings leaves and dirt with it in the viral video.  © Screenshot/TikTok/adam_antman

"I love our interactions," Adam told The Dodo. "It makes me feel like I’m connecting with nature."

"I have at least three that I’m aware of," he said of the chipmunks that live as his companions.

Despite popular opinion, Adam said he actually doesn't believe that the chipmunk in his viral hit was giving him a gift. Rather, he suspects the cute rodent was collecting leaves for its nest.

Sweet mama cat and her kittens have got TikTok obsessed!
Cats Sweet mama cat and her kittens have got TikTok obsessed!

Regardless, a moment like this "makes me believe in magic, as weird as it sounds," he said.

As the little ones continue to stuff their cheeks, he thinks they really "appreciate" the treats.

Cover photo: Screenshot/TikTok/adam_antman

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