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How do Groundhog sleep?
"Hibernation is not a deep sleep that continues for the entire winter," explains Zervanos. Instead, groundhogs go through bouts of "torpor," when thei...
How do Groundhog reproduce?
A mated pair remains in the same den throughout the 31- to 32-day gestation period. As birth of the young approaches in April or May, the male leaves ...
Do Groundhog lay eggs?
Groundhogs (Marmota monax) have short pregnancies and spend twice as much time caring for their young after they are born. Unlike many of their other ...
Do Groundhog have teeth?
Groundhogs have 18 chewing teeth, as well as four chisel-shaped incisors. Their two upper incisors constantly grow—about 1/16 of an inch every week! S...
Do Groundhog have tails?
Like other squirrels, groundhogs have long tails that grow around 7 to 9.75 in (18 to 25 cm) long. These round creatures look like little bears when t...
Do Groundhog eat meat?
Groundhogs only eat at safe distances from their burrows entrances. They also eat acorns and other nuts. They will eat insects that they come across a...
Can Groundhog swim?
Not only can they swim — they can also climb trees, according to the Wildlife Medical Clinic at Illinois. They just prefer to “spend most of their tim...
Are Groundhog omnivores?
Are groundhog herbivore carnivore or omnivore?Does a woodchuck eat meat?What do groundhogs like to eat the most?Are groundhogs good eating?Do groundh...
Are Groundhog friendly?
Are groundhogs friendly to humans?Do groundhogs like to be pet?Are groundhogs aggressive?Is it bad to have a groundhog in your yard?Are groundhogs sm...