Groundhog
Marmota monax
The adult groundhog lives in meadows, field edges, pastures, gardens, and open woodland borders where deep burrow systems provide shelter. It is mostly herbivorous, grazing on grasses, clover, dandelions, crops, bark, and occasional small invertebrates. When threatened, it dives for its burrow, whistles sharply, and can defend itself with strong incisors and digging claws. It is a true hibernator, dropping its body temperature and heart rate dramatically through winter.
- Type
- Burrow
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
- ?
- Groundhog