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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 creature of North America, it is found through much of the Eastern United States, across Canada and into Alaska. [3]
Groundhog, woodchuck, or whistlepig Canada and east of the Mississippi in northern USA Marmota sibirica: Tarbagan marmot, Mongolian marmot, or tarvaga: Siberia Petromarmota: Marmota caligata: Hoary marmot: northwestern North America (Alaska, Yukon, British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Montana) Marmota flaviventris: Yellow-bellied marmot
The groundhog is a lowland creature of North America; it is found through much of the Eastern United States, across Canada and into Alaska. Subcategories This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total.
On Groundhog Day, the world looks to Punxsutawney Phil, a groundhog, to tell us if we're in for a long and dreadful remainder of winter or if we can expect spring-like weather to come sooner.
Groundhog Day began as a tiny event and has grown into an American holiday we can all be proud of. Its furry, buck-toothed star, Punxsutawney Phil, has visited the White House and even met Oprah.
Who says it has to be a groundhog? Chickens, cats, and squirrels all have their say too. Step Aside, Punxsutawney Phil: These Animals Make Weather Predictions on Groundhog Day Too
The body mass ranges from 1.9 to 8 kg (4.2–17.6 lb), with the animals being significantly lighter in the spring (just after hibernation) than in the autumn (just before hibernation). [ 6 ] [ 7 ] The alpine marmot is sometimes considered the heaviest squirrel species, although some other marmot species have a similar weight range, making it ...
Marmot Day is a relatively new Alaskan holiday with parallels to Groundhog Day. [ 26 ] [ 27 ] Sarah Palin signed a bill in 2009 to officially make every February 2 Marmot Day. [ 26 ] The bill, introduced by Senator Linda Menard , said, "It made sense for the marmot to become Alaska's version of Punxsutawney Phil , the Pennsylvania groundhog ...