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Groundhog

Marmota monax

Photo by mdwildlife
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Field Notes

Description:

The groundhog is the largest sciurid in its geographical range. Mostly herbivorous, groundhogs primarily eat wild grasses and other vegetation, including berries and agricultural crops, when available.

Habitat:

These photos are of 2 separate groundhogs living under the same shed.

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