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Woodchucks here come in three different varieties: light brown, dark brown, and all black (melanistic). Woodchucks, also called groundhogs or whistle pigs, are herbivores that will eat legumes, vegetables, berries and other fruit, and fresh produce—to the frustration of many gardeners.
Woodchucks quickly learn to test a fence. They can squeeze through gaps, and juveniles can fit through large mesh sizes. Woodchucks are burrowing animals, so digging is natural for them. They also can climb a sturdy structure to reach tempting foods on the other side.
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19 Ιουν 2017 · These cute large rodents (thus a mammal) are entertaining to look at, but potentially dangerous and disruptive. A member of the squirrel family, it is also known as the “ground hog” or whistle pig. According to Scientific American, Groundhogs are also variously referred to as woodchucks, whistle-pigs, or land-beavers.
11 Οκτ 2023 · Woodchucks, also known as groundhogs or whistle pigs, are incredible architects, champion sleepers, and talented construction workers. A member of the Sciuridae family, the woodchuck (Marmota monax) is a rodent that falls under the group of large ground squirrels known as marmots.
The groundhog (Marmota monax), also known as a woodchuck, is a rodent of the family Sciuridae, belonging to the group of large ground squirrels known as marmots. It was first scientifically described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758.
2 Φεβ 2022 · Groundhogs in Maine: Habits, hibernation, and keeping them out of the garden. On this Groundhog Day, Maine researchers explain why folks don’t see woodchucks until late February, and how to handle them if they become a nuisance.
