- Groundhog - Wikipedia
Groundhogs are considered one of the most solitary of marmot species They live in aggregations, and their social organization and long-term pair bonds varies across populations The groundhog's male and female interactions are usually limited to the mating season and copulation
- 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
- 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
- Woodchuck (Groundhog) - Missouri Department of Conservation
The woodchuck, or groundhog, is a common Missouri rodent with short, powerful legs and a medium-long, bushy, and somewhat flattened tail The long, coarse fur of the back is a grizzled grayish brown with a yellowish or reddish cast
- What’s the Difference Between a Groundhog and a Woodchuck?
Groundhog vs Woodchuck: The Confusion Explained Despite the common usage of “groundhog” and “woodchuck” interchangeably, there are some key differences between the two
- Woodchuck vs. Groundhog: Whats the Difference? - Terminix
They’re actually the same type of animal (Genus and species: Marmota monax) The differing common names likely come from different etymologies from around the world The animal was called wejack, woodshaw and woodchoock by some Native American cultures
- Woodchucks (Groundhogs) - Mass Audubon
The Woodchuck, also known as the groundhog, belongs to the marmot family In New England, they inhabit both urban and suburban yards, fields, meadows, and woodland clearings
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