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Groundhog

Marmota monax

Photo by TeresaBurke
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Field Notes

Description:

Gopher?

Species ID Suggestions

Groundhog

Marmota monax

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DanielePralong
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Comments (6)
HerveT.Keptner
you have to be fast there very fast so fast in fact that can see you and run the other way so the only part you see is there tails
TeresaBurke
Thanks! I'm a southern girl. Don't think we have those down here, that I've seen anyway. Lol. Thank you!!!
DanielePralong
Hi TeresaBurke! Based on the furry tail, dark feet and the fact that the teeth don't seem to be protruding I'd say this is a groundhog and not a gopher. http://animals.pawnation.com/differences-between-groundhogs-gophers-5020.html

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PublishedMay 28, 2014

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