- Groundhog - Wikipedia
The woodchuck, despite its deformities both of mind and body, possesses some of the amenities of a higher civilization It cleans its face after the manner of the squirrels, and licks its fur after the manner of a cat
- Woodchuck - Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
Large for Oklahoma's rodents, the woodchuck weighs between 6 and 10 pounds They are approximately 2 feet in length Woodchucks are often found along the edges of forests and along rocky bluffs or ravines These animals create extensive burrows, which may be 30 feet in length
- Groundhog | Size, Diet, Groundhog Day, Facts | Britannica
groundhog, (Marmota monax), one of 14 species of marmots (Marmota), considered basically a giant North American ground squirrel It is sometimes destructive to gardens and pasturelands Classified as a marmot, the groundhog is a member of the squirrel family, Sciuridae, within the order Rodentia
- How to Get Rid of Groundhogs: Woodchuck Facts, Photos, Info
Groundhogs are also referred to as woodchucks or whistle pigs They are a member of the squirrel family There are six species of woodchucks and marmots that occur in the United States These animals commonly invade cropland and vegetable gardens, eating or destroying vegetables and landscape plants
- Woodchuck (Groundhog) - Missouri Department of Conservation
One of the best-known wild mammals in Missouri, the woodchuck, or groundhog, is a rodent in the squirrel family They hibernate in burrows from late October to sometime in February
- Woodchuck - Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Groundhogs are herbivores and often be found grazing on grass, leaves, flowers, clover, alfalfa, wheat and rye Occasionally, they also will raid gardens or agricultural fields for fruits and vegetables like cucumbers Groundhogs will also eat insects from time to time
- Whats the Difference Between a Groundhog and a Woodchuck . . . - Wild . . .
Groundhog vs Woodchuck: The Confusion Explained Despite the common usage of “groundhog” and “woodchuck” interchangeably, there are some key differences between the two
- About Woodchucks • MSPCA-Angell
Woodchucks, also known as groundhogs or whistle-pigs, are a member of the squirrel family and reside throughout the Eastern and Midwestern sections of the United States and throughout most of Canada Their name is derived from their Algonquin name wuchak and has nothing to do with wood
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