The groundhog (Marmota monax), also known as the woodchuck, is a rodent of the family Sciuridae, belonging to the group of large ground squirrels known as marmots. [2] A lowland …

Nov 14, 2025 · Groundhog, one of 14 species of marmots known for sometimes being destructive to gardens and pasturelands. According to popular legend in the United States, it emerges …

Looking to get rid of groundhogs around your home? Learn how along with other interesting woodchuck facts and how to find a pest control professional for persistent issues.

Groundhogs (a.k.a. woodchucks or whistlepigs) are stout cat-sized rodents belonging to the group of large ground squirrels in the family Sciuridae. They have the nickname “whistlepig” because …

Feb 1, 2023 · Groundhogs, also called woodchucks, are large rodents. Traditionally, their shadows are used to predict when winter will end.

Feb 24, 2021 · Groundhog facts, pictures and information for kids and adults. Meet the real-life Punxsutawney Phil from the film Groundhog Day.

Groundhog Scientific Name: Marmota monax Classification: Nongame Abundance: Locally abundant The groundhog is the largest member of the squirrel family. It has a broad rounded …

Phil the groundhog is a star! Well, at least on February 2 he is. Phil lives in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where every Groundhog Day people wait for him to come out of his burrow. …

Management and Control To prevent a groundhog from eating your shrubs or plants in your garden, install a fence around it that is at least 3 feet high, made of heavy poultry wire or 2 …

Feb 2, 2025 · Groundhogs get a lot of attention on Feb. 2, but there's a lot more to these critters than the silly notion that they can predict when winter will end.