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More broadly, woodchucks are rodents, sharing the order with beavers and mice. They also are squirrels, counting chipmunks and tree squirrels as kin. In fact, they are large ground squirrels and related to prairie dogs.
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. They will also chew on trees to sharpen teeth and mark territories.
How to Prevent or Resolve Conflicts with Woodchucks. Woodchucks may eat plants and vegetables from your gardens, and fencing may be needed. Learn more about how to prevent or resolve conflicts with woodchucks. Back to top
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.
Woodchucks damage garden vegetables and fruits, eat ornamental flowers, and debark trees. Their burrows can undermine foundations and fences and pose a hazard to equipment, animals, and people. They give birth in April and May with litters averaging four to five pups.
2 Φεβ 2022 · Maher said groundhogs, also known as woodchucks, hibernate throughout the winter months. She said they usually start to emerge around late February and early March. Shortly after, it's breeding season, and pups are born about 30 days later.
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.
