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Groundhogs, Marmota monax, are large ground squirrels in the group generally called Marmots. They are also called Woodchucks and Whistlepigs. They're found throughout the northeastern U.S. and most of Canada.

Groundhog - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The groundhog, also known as a woodchuck, or whistlepig, is a rodent of the family Sciuridae, belonging to the group of large ground squirrels known as marmots.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groundhog
ADW: Woodchuck - Marmota monax

Woodchucks are stocky in appearance and often stand up on their hind legs, making them look tall. Their pelage varies greatly in color but ranges from gray to cinnamon to dark brown.
http://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Marmota_monax/
Groundhog - Rodent - Britannica

GroundhogÂ (Marmota monax),Â also called woodchuck,Â one of 14 species of marmots (Marmota), considered basically a giant North American ground squirrel.
http://www.britannica.com/animal/groundhog
Groundhogs - National Geographic

Learn all you wanted to know about groundhogs with pictures, videos, photos, facts, and news from National Geographic.
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/groundhog
How to Trap a Groundhog: 12 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow

How to Trap a Groundhog. Is a groundhog wreaking havoc in your garden? Groundhogs have a big appetite for vegetables and legumes, and many gardeners and farmers turn to trapping as the best solution.
http://www.wikihow.com/Trap-a-Groundhog
What to Do About Woodchucks - The Humane Society

The woodchuck (a.k.a. groundhog) is often caught between being a celebrity and a villain-one day we rely on his shadow to forecast the seasons; the next day we grumble as he makes a meal of our carefully planted garden or digs up the yard.
http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/woodchucks_groundhogs/tips/solving_problems_woodchucks.html?referrer=https://www.google.com
Interesting Trivia About The Woodchuck, Whistle-Pig Or Land Beaver

February 2, one little rodent will be thrust into the spotlight and given his annual 15 minutes of fame. Unlike lions, tigers and many other mammals, groundhogs are widely thought of as garden pets, rather than interesting creatures.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/01/groundhog-facts_n_2592442.html
Groundhog Facts: Learn About This Adorable and Intelligent Animal

Want to know about the groundhog? Here are some interesting facts on how much dirt they can remove when digging tunnels, what they like to eat and how accurate their predictions are on Groundhog Day.
http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/58678.aspx
10 Things You May Not Know About Groundhogs - NWF

The groundhog is much more than a weather rodent. It's also a real animal with a real life.
http://blog.nwf.org/2011/01/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-groundhogs/
Fun Groundhog Facts for Kids

Fun Groundhog Facts and Groundhog Day Facts for Kids.
http://www.kidsplayandcreate.com/fun-groundhog-facts-and-groundhog-day-facts-for-kids/
Groundhog Fun Facts

The average groundhog is 20 inches long and normally weighs from 12 to 15 pounds.
http://www.groundhog.org/about/fun-facts-faq
Facts About Groundhogs - Havahart

Groundhogs, or woodchucks, are large rodents known for their burrowing habits and destructive behavior. Get to know more about groundhogs including what groundhogs eat and how to identify groundhog damage.
http://www.havahart.com/groundhog-facts

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Groundhog - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The groundhog, also known as a woodchuck, or whistlepig, is a rodent of the family Sciuridae, belonging to the group of large ground squirrels known as marmots.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groundhog
ADW: Woodchuck - Marmota monax

Woodchucks are stocky in appearance and often stand up on their hind legs, making them look tall. Their pelage varies greatly in color but ranges from gray to cinnamon to dark brown.
http://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Marmota_monax/
Groundhog - Rodent - Britannica

GroundhogÂ (Marmota monax),Â also called woodchuck,Â one of 14 species of marmots (Marmota), considered basically a giant North American ground squirrel.
http://www.britannica.com/animal/groundhog
Groundhogs - National Geographic

Learn all you wanted to know about groundhogs with pictures, videos, photos, facts, and news from National Geographic.
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/groundhog
How to Trap a Groundhog: 12 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow

How to Trap a Groundhog. Is a groundhog wreaking havoc in your garden? Groundhogs have a big appetite for vegetables and legumes, and many gardeners and farmers turn to trapping as the best solution.
http://www.wikihow.com/Trap-a-Groundhog
What to Do About Woodchucks - The Humane Society

The woodchuck (a.k.a. groundhog) is often caught between being a celebrity and a villain-one day we rely on his shadow to forecast the seasons; the next day we grumble as he makes a meal of our carefully planted garden or digs up the yard.
http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/woodchucks_groundhogs/tips/solving_problems_woodchucks.html?referrer=https://www.google.com
Interesting Trivia About The Woodchuck, Whistle-Pig Or Land Beaver

February 2, one little rodent will be thrust into the spotlight and given his annual 15 minutes of fame. Unlike lions, tigers and many other mammals, groundhogs are widely thought of as garden pets, rather than interesting creatures.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/01/groundhog-facts_n_2592442.html
Groundhog Facts: Learn About This Adorable and Intelligent Animal

Want to know about the groundhog? Here are some interesting facts on how much dirt they can remove when digging tunnels, what they like to eat and how accurate their predictions are on Groundhog Day.
http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/58678.aspx
10 Things You May Not Know About Groundhogs - NWF

The groundhog is much more than a weather rodent. It's also a real animal with a real life.
http://blog.nwf.org/2011/01/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-groundhogs/
Fun Groundhog Facts for Kids

Fun Groundhog Facts and Groundhog Day Facts for Kids.
http://www.kidsplayandcreate.com/fun-groundhog-facts-and-groundhog-day-facts-for-kids/
Groundhog Fun Facts

The average groundhog is 20 inches long and normally weighs from 12 to 15 pounds.
http://www.groundhog.org/about/fun-facts-faq
Facts About Groundhogs - Havahart

Groundhogs, or woodchucks, are large rodents known for their burrowing habits and destructive behavior. Get to know more about groundhogs including what groundhogs eat and how to identify groundhog damage.
http://www.havahart.com/groundhog-facts

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Groundhogs, Marmota monax, are large ground squirrels in the group generally called Marmots. They are also called Woodchucks and Whistlepigs. They're found throughout the northeastern U.S. and most of Canada.

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