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    Can we promote groundhog habitat on a small suburban lot? Will the groundhogs come back?

    Hello, folks! Since it's Groundhog Day today (at least here in the US), I was wondering if anyone might have advice about something that regards them. When we first moved here, there was a groundhog hibernating in a burrow a close distance to our house. The first year that we lived here, she...
    • Avon Avians
    • Thread
    • backyard backyard wildlife groundhog marmot marmota monax rodents squirrels suburban wildlife wildlife-friendly yards woodchuck
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    • Forum: Mammals
  2. Groundhog (Marmota monax)

    Groundhog (Marmota monax)

    Often called a Woodchuck, Groundhogs are actually a type of Marmot, a genus of large ground squirrels usually found at higher elevations. The Groundhog is unique among Marmots in being a lowland species. They are perhaps best known for the annual "Groundhog Day" celebration on 02 February in the...
    • jmorlan
    • Media item
    • groundhog marmota monax ohio usa
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Wild Mammals
  3. Peeking Out

    Peeking Out

    Groundhog, taken at a local park.
    • KristieNat
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    • groundhog
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: Wild Mammals
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