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Marmota monax
I spotted this groundhog out my bedroom window one rainy day during the summer of 2010. The groundhog is the largest sciurid in its geographical range, typically measuring 40 to 65 cm (16 to 26 in) long (including a 15 cm (6 in) tail) and weighing 2 to 4 kg (4 to 9 lb). In areas with fewer natural predators and large amounts of alfalfa, groundhogs can grow to 80 cm (30 in) and 14 kg (31 lb).
urban
He lives in a hole in my backyard.
Spotted on Jun 22, 2010
Submitted on May 20, 2011
2 Comments
What the.. 14kg ground hog?! Don't think I'd wanna run into him. And cute photo, used to see these by the roadside all the time!
I did not know groundhogs can grow to 31 lbs! (14kg)
That's one big groundhog!