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Groundhogs
Groundhogs are furry and brown. They
have four toes on their front feet, five toes on the back feet.
They eat grass, seeds, roots, and plants. They live
underground. They drink little water and they have good eyesight.
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Amazing Facts About Groundhogs
Groundhogs are hogs of the ground because
they will eat anything on the ground. They look like huge
squirrels with coarse fur, a short bushy tail, and very small
ears. They eat grasses, plants, and berries. They use
burrows for taking care of their babies, sleeping, and
hibernating. Even though they are called groundhogs they can swim
and climb trees. Groundhogs can eat as much as ¾ of a
pound of salad. Most groundhogs live one year or less. I
really really like groundhogs.
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Interesting Facts About Groundhogs
A groundhog is an adorable furry animal that
lives beneath the ground. Groundhogs are about the size of a
cat. Their head is flat with a pointed snout. Their eyes,
nose, feet, and tail are black. Their fur color is brown and
gray. Their legs are short and strong.
Groundhogs eat lettuce, tomatoes, corn, carrots, apples, etc, bugs, and
eggs.
Groundhogs build their homes underground. They are usually
beneath sheds, decks, and other structures which offer protection.
Groundhogs begin hibernation in late September or October. They
fall into a deep sleep. They come out of hibernation around March
or April. Groundhogs are mostly vegetarians and hibernate in the
winter.
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The Groundhog
There are many groundhogs in North
America. Groundhogs are heavy bodied animals from the rodent
family. They generally weigh four to nine pounds and grow to be
16 to 26 inches long. They eat plants, berries, and bugs.
The groundhog is common in the northeastern and central United
States. They live underground in burrows. Groundhogs have
two coats of fur. They have a short gray undercoat and a longer
overcoat. Groundhogs can also swim and climb trees. They
can live up to six years in the wild.
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Life of a Groundhog
The groundhog or woodchuck is one of
fourteen species of varmints. In the middle colonies the
woodchuck creature acquired another name groundhog, goes back at least
as far as 1742. A groundhog is a rodent that lives in an
underground hole. It grows to nearly 15 inches and has a tail six
inches long. The claws on its front paws are used for
digging. The groundhog is also called a whistle pig. The
groundhog has good eyesight. When it sees an enemy it alerts
other groundhogs. It eats mostly plants and roots and
seeds. It stores food for winter in its hole where it keeps
everything it needs. I have learned a lot about groundhogs.
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Groundhogs
These are
facts about groundhogs. Groundhogs have two coats of fur.
They weigh four to nine lbs. They like grass and other
vegetation. Groundhogs live in the northeastern and central
United States. They are also known as woodchuck or whistle
pigs. They have a very aggressive, so beware!
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Groundhogs
Groundhogs are animals that live in the
USA. Groundhogs are covered with two coats of fur. They eat
grubs, grasshoppers, snails, and other small animals. They live
in burrows with many entrances. They live up to six years in the
wild. Groundhogs are able to climb trees. Groundhogs are
very amazing animals.
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The Great Groundhog
Everyone talks about groundhogs on Feb.
2nd. Some are brown all over. They eat roots and
veggies. They live under the ground. They decimate the
gardeners gardens. They are members of the squirrel family.
Why dont they call it Woodchuck Day?
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The Groundhogs Shadow
When it comes to Groundhogs day people come
a long way to see if he sees his shadow. They know if spring is
coming or not. They hibernate a long time.
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The Groundhog
This is a
story about groundhog or known as woodchuck. What I have learned
about them is they dig holes to live in. They are brown and
furry. Groundhogs eat vegetables wherever they can find it.
They sleep all winter long. On February 2nd, they wake up and
come out of their hole. This is called Groundhogs Day. If
he sees his shadow he goes back into his hole.
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Groundhogs
Groundhogs are
neat animals. They are funny. They have claws. They
have short. They eat seed plants. They live
underground. They live in a burrow underground. Groundhogs
can climb trees. They live five years. Groundhogs are lucky
because they have their own holiday.
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Groundhogs
Groundhogs are also known as
woodchucks. They are members of the squirrel family. They
live in central and eastern United States and Canada. They usually live
2 -3 years in the wild but can live up to 6 years. They have great
eyesight and a very sensitive hearing. The groundhogs diet
consists of grasses, clover, garden vegetables , leaves, twigs, apples,
and berries. Groundhogs build burrows in the ground. They can be 20 -25
feet long with many chambers. Groundhogs can weigh about 8
pounds. They have 4 toes on their front feet and five toes on
their back feet.
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Groundhogs
Groundhogs
are brown, fuzzy, chubby, and look like dogs that stand. They eat
plants, roots, and seeds. Groundhogs live in underground. I
think groundhogs are an interesting creatures.
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The Groundhog
The groundhog is known as woodchuck or
whistle pig. It is a rodent of the family Sciuridae.
Groundhogs look like a beaver. Groundhogs eat wild grasses and
other vegetation and berries. They live in a den in the
ground. They have a big belly. Groundhogs have their own
dens at five to six weeks of age and they can live up to six years in
the wild.
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The Groundhog
The
groundhog is also known as a woodchuck, whistle pig, or land
beaver. The groundhog is 16 to 26 inch long and weighs 4 to 9
pounds. Groundhogs are well adapted for digging with short
powerful limbs and curved thick claws. The tail is about one
fourth of body length and they have two coats of fur. Groundhogs
eat wild grasses and other vegetation and berries and crops when
available. Groundhogs also eat grubs, grasshoppers, insects,
snails, and other small animals. Groundhogs use burrows for
sleeping, raising their young and hibernating. Groundhogs
hibernate from October to March or April. Groundhogs usually live
two to three years, but can live up to six years in the wild.
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Groundhog Fun Facts
All you need to know about groundhogs.
Groundhogs are around 20 inches long and weigh 12 to 15 pounds and have
grayish fur. Groundhogs eat green plants and vegetables.
Groundhogs live in burrows in the ground. Groundhogs whistle when
alarmed and they hibernate in the winter.
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Mr. Groundhog
Groundhogs are
large rodents that live underground. Their fur is brown and have
short legs and a fat body. They eat grass, seeds, leaves, and
different types of insects. They have their homes underground by
digging holes in grassy places. They sleep or hibernate all
winter long and wake up in the spring to start eating again. The
groundhog is the largest animal of the squirrel family and they are
good diggers.
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The Groundhog
Groundhogs are really neat animals.
They look like little furry pigs. Groundhogs like to eat
vegetables, leaves, branches, and bark. They live in burrows in
the winter and other times in rocky and mountain areas. Their
enemies are bobcats and foxes. When they make a loud whistling
noise there is danger. My favorite thing about groundhogs is that
they are also called whistle pigs.
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