Who who who is hogging the ground..
Just some photos of groundhogs.They are also known as woodchucks.
However, they do not actually chuck wood.
It has more to do with the Native American name for the animal,
which was pronounced more like wuchak.
They do burrow in the ground making a den.
They hibernate in the winter.
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Groundhogs are known as "true hibernators," going into a dormant state—in which their body temperature and heart rate fall dramatically—from late fall until late winter or early spring. ... "Hibernation is not a deep sleep that continues for the entire winter,"
Groundhogs are known as "true hibernators," going into a dormant state—in which their body temperature and heart rate fall dramatically—from late fall until late winter or early spring. ... "Hibernation is not a deep sleep that continues for the entire winter,"
They only live about an average of 3 years in the wild.
However, in captivity they have lived to about 6 years.
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Because of their relatively large adult size and burrowing—not to mention climbing and swimming abilities—groundhogs don't have many predators aside from coyotes, foxes, domestic dogs, and, of course, humans. (However, baby groundhogs sometimes do fall prey to raptors such as hawks, owls, and eagles.
Because of their relatively large adult size and burrowing—not to mention climbing and swimming abilities—groundhogs don't have many predators aside from coyotes, foxes, domestic dogs, and, of course, humans. (However, baby groundhogs sometimes do fall prey to raptors such as hawks, owls, and eagles.
I talked with a friend, who saw a bald eagle pick up an adult groundhog, flew up high and dropped
him on a road to kill him. Somewhat creative.
From experience, I can tell you, that they can do a number on a garden.
Also, a few years back, I had one in my backyard, that used to climb up on a bench
to lay out peacefully in the sun. Truly cute.
With no further ado, here are 3 recent pictures of some for you to enjoy;
Comments (3)
Sorry for going off topic but when it c*m to me you should be use to it by now
I have a family of Groundhogs living in my back yard, they like eating broad leaf weeds. They don't bother me and I don't bother them.