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Groundhog

Marmota monax

Description:

Found this goundhog over near the entrance of Umass Dartmouth. I'm pretty sure he lives there because ever since I saw him that one time he is always there now

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5 Comments

ForestDragon
ForestDragon 6 years ago

I would agree. This appears to be a Groundhog. Here is a reference for you: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groundhog

Jellis
Jellis 6 years ago

I agree with Matthew that it looks more like a groundhog. Beavers seldom leave the safety of the water except to get material for their dens.

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 6 years ago

I can't see any animals. I think that rock out by itself is just that... a rock.

Matthew Eppihimer
Matthew Eppihimer 6 years ago

More like a groundhog

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Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA

Spotted on Apr 27, 2017
Submitted on Apr 27, 2017

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