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 …
Groundhog | Size, Diet, Groundhog Day, & Facts | Britannica
Feb 2, 2026 · 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 …
26 Facts About Groundhogs (Woodchucks) - Wildlife Informer
Groundhogs are one of the most familiar backyard mammals in North America, and you can spot them in fields, along fencelines, and sometimes right in your own yard. These chunky rodents have …
Fun Facts About Groundhogs - U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Groundhogs (a.k.a. woodchucks or whistlepigs) are stout cat-sized rodents belonging to the group of large ground squirrels in the family Sciuridae. They have the nickname “whistlepig” because when …
Wiarton Willie, famed groundhog, has died - The Weather Network
2 days ago · Wiarton Willie, Ontario’s most famous groundhog, has died. Again. This iteration of Willie had been leading Groundhog Day festivities for three years. The Town of South Bruce Peninsula …
What exactly is a groundhog? A look at the holiday rodent.
Feb 1, 2026 · Groundhogs are quick-moving rodents with short ears, a short tail, a strong jaw, and teeth that grow throughout their lives, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. An average …
Groundhog Photos and Facts | National Geographic Kids
Phil the groundhog is a star! Well, at least on February 2 he is. Phil lives in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where every Groundhog Day people wait for him to come out of his burrow. Legend …
Facts about groundhogs - Live Science
Feb 1, 2023 · A groundhog's diet can include fruit, plants, tree bark and grasses. They are known for damaging crops and gardens and many consider them pests. Groundhogs don't eat during hibernation.
Groundhog - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
The groundhog (Marmota monax) is a lowland rodent of North America. It was first scientifically described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. These adorable animals play an important role maintaining …
Wiarton Willie, Ontario’s famous groundhog, has died: town
3 days ago · The Town of South Bruce Peninsula announced the death of Wiarton Willie Tuesday and said the search for Willie's successor will begin soon.