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Groundhog

Marmota monax

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Field Notes

Description:

Group of mammals. Seem to be social animals. Possibly ground hogs?

Habitat:

Forested area. Den was dug at the base of a fallen tree.

Species ID Suggestions

Groundhog (Woodchuck)

Marmota monax

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Comments (3)
Rosa Maria
Yes they are Woodchucks. Attached is a list of Mammals in Iowa for you to look at in case you find more! :D http://www.gis.iastate.edu/gap/terra/atlas/mammals.htm
Machi
Very cute, and I'm pretty sure you were right about groundhogs!

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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
Photographed
PublishedJune 4, 2014

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