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Groundhogs /Woodchucks

Groundhogs /Woodchucks. By Mrs. Stoyanov. Classification. Groundhogs O ther names- WHISTLE-PIG- Woodchucks ( Marmota monax ), stout-bodied marmot of the family Sciuridae (order Rodentia ).

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Groundhogs /Woodchucks

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  1. Groundhogs /Woodchucks By Mrs. Stoyanov

  2. Classification • Groundhogs • Other names- WHISTLE-PIG- Woodchucks • (Marmotamonax), stout-bodied marmot of the family Sciuridae (order Rodentia). • Woodchucks are black-footed, reddish-brown or brown animals, ranging from 17 to 20 inches in length, with 4- to 6-inch tails. • They weigh between 4 and 14 pounds.

  3. Habitat- Woodlands • This rodent is a member of the squirrel family • Found in eastern /central United States, Canada and into Alaska • Woodchucks like open fields, woodlands where they feed on low green vegetation. • They are mainly terrestrial but are good swimmers and climbers.

  4. Family Life • Woodchucks are solitary except during the spring, when litters of four to five young are born. • The young stay with the mother for about two months.

  5. Feeding and Hibernation • They feed heavily in summer, storing fat to see them through their winter hibernation. • Groundhogs begin hibernation mid October and emerge in February. • They are also excellent diggers, constructing a burrow with a main entrance and an escape tunnel.

  6. Let’s Review • What is another name for the Groundhog? • What color are groundhogs? • How much do they weigh? • Explain what type of habitat groundhogs live in. • How many babies do groundhogs have? • Describe what they do in the summer. • Describe what they do in the winter. • How are groundhogs different than we are?

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