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
