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The groundhog is by and large the largest sciurid in its geographical range, excepting British Columbia where its range may abut that of its somewhat larger cousin, the hoary marmot. Adults may measure from 41.8 to 68.5 cm (16.5 to 27.0 in) in total length including a tail of 9.5 to 18.7 cm (3.7 to 7.4 in). Weights of adult groundhogs, typically at least, fall between 2 and 6.3 kg (4.4 and 13.9 lb). Male groundhogs average slightly larger than females and, like all marmots, they are considerably heavier during autumn (when engaged in autumn hyperphagia) than when emerging from hibernation in spring. Adult males average year-around weight 3.83 kg (8.4 lb), with spring to fall average weights of 3.1 to 5.07 kg (6.8 to 11.2 lb) while females average 3.53 kg (7.8 lb), with spring to fall averages of 3.08 to 4.8 kg (6.8 to 10.6 lb). Seasonal weight changes indicate circannual deposition and use of fat. Groundhogs attain progressivly higher weights each year for the first two or three years, after which weight plateaus. Groundhogs have four incisor teeth which grow 𠂱󉪠″ (1.5 mm) per week. Constant usage wears them down again by about that much each week. Unlike the incisors of many other rodents, the incisors of groundhogs are white to ivory-white. Groundhogs are well-adapted for digging, with short, powerful limbs and curved, thick claws. Unlike other sciurids, the groundhog's tail...Learn more about Woodchuck


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Animalia: Chordata: Rodentia: Mammalia: Sciuridae: Marmota monax

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