Groundhog (woodchuck)

Where does the groundhogs scientific name monax come from

A Native American word which means digger

When are groundhogs most active

Early mornings and late in the afternoon which means their diurnal

An accomplished swimmer and climber the groundhog is the ________member of the ________ family

Largest, squirrel

Scientific name of groundhog(woodchuck)

Marmota monax

Is they're a season to harvest groundhogs in

No as they are classified as non game animals however they can be trapped in regulated trapping season with the use of a lisense

Are groundhogs just a total nuisance and good for nothing

No they can actually provide homes for other subterranean species who use they're borrows

Where can groundhogs live

Pastures, wood lots, open woods, and areas along streams or roads. Basically their only requirement is a place to burrow without being flooded

How is the groundhog coping with development

Perdy good they're often seen as a nuisance because of this for they may damage crops and gardens and also burrow through people's property

How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood

Quite a good bit

Where does the name woodchuck for the ground hog

The Native American word wejack or woodshaw which represents the habits it exhibits

Describe the magnificent groundhog

They are large heavy bodied rodent attaining weights of 5-12 pounds and length of up to 2 ft. Have course hair from brown to reddish yellow in color usually tip with silver. Feet have 5 claw bearing digits head is short and broad legs are short and thickset. They long courtly haired tail short broad ears and small eyes

What will groundhogs do if they sense a threat

They'll produce a sharp squeal to alert they're young to scurry into they're borrow

What do groundhogs eat

They're herbivores and prefer tender plants such as clover alfalfa and grasses

What are groundhogs often witnessed doing

They're often just standing up right and watchful near the entrance of they're burrow

What are some alternate names for the beloved groundhog

Woodchuck land beaver and whistle pig

Do groundhogs hibernate if so when

Yes, November through February

Are groundhogs native to NC and how are they're populations

Yes, and they've expanded they're range and they're populations are growing