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Do groundhogs live with rabbits?
The woodchuck (Marmota monax), a member of the squirrel family, is common throughout Indiana. Woodchucks should not be viewed as pests only, however; their burrows often provide refuge for other wildlife such as rabbits, opossums, raccoons, skunks, foxes, and even some game birds. …
They’re related to squirrels. Groundhogs (Marmota monax) are a type of rodent known as a marmot, and marmots are closely related to squirrels. “They are giant ground squirrels is what they are,” says Richard Thorington, curator of mammals at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C.
What family is a groundhog in?
Squirrels
Groundhog/Family
Is a groundhog a rat?
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….
| Groundhog | |
|---|---|
| Order: | Rodentia |
| Family: | Sciuridae |
| Genus: | Marmota |
| Species: | M. monax |
Is a groundhog and a woodchuck the same animal?
1. A groundhog by any other name. Groundhogs are also variously referred to as woodchucks, whistle-pigs, or land-beavers. The name whistle-pig comes from the fact that, when alarmed, a groundhog will emit a high-pitched whistle as a warning to the rest of his or her colony.
Can a rabbit live with a dog?
Simply put, there is no rule about whether dogs and rabbits can live together. Some dogs are very calm around rabbits, and show no prey drive whatsoever. The two animals can be friends, even curl up and nap together. But some dogs DO have an instinct to hunt and potentially hurt a rabbit.
What kind of food does a groundhog eat?
Primarily herbivores, groundhogs eat a variety of plants, including from people’s gardens. But they also may eat things we consider pests, such as grubs, other insects, and snails. They are even reported to eat other small animals such as baby birds.
What kind of relationship does the Groundhog have with humans?
Relationship with humans. In addition to providing homes for itself and other animals, the groundhog aids in soil improvement by bringing subsoil to the surface. The groundhog is also a valuable game animal and is considered a difficult sport when hunted in a fair manner. In some parts of Appalachia, they are eaten.
Where are groundhogs found in the United States?
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. The groundhog is a lowland creature of North America; it is found through much of the eastern United States, across Canada and into Alaska.
Is the groundhog in the same family as the Chipmunk?
For starters, groundhog is a misnomer, said Chris Whittier, V97, research assistant professor of conservation medicine at Cummings School. They are actually in the same family as chipmunks and prairie dogs.