The Groundhog, or Woodchuck, is a large ground squirrel and true hibernator — body temperature drops nearly to freezing from October to March. Famous for its February 2nd weather-forecasting folk role.
Habitat
Open woodlands, meadows, farmland, and garden edges
Diet
Grasses, clover, garden vegetables, and bark
How common
Common
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