Groundhogs, also known as woodchucks, are common in North America. They are not usually aggressive. But, knowing their behavior and health risks is important for living safely together. These herbivores are active during the day and sleep in burrows during winter. They like living in meadows, pastures, and yards near woods. Groundhogs might not harm […]
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Groundhogs, also known as woodchucks or whistle pigs, belong to the squirrel family. They are important ecosystem engineers. They cover a big area in North America, from South Alabama to Canada and North Alaska. They like living in places like pastures, woodlots, open woods, and near streams. Groundhogs can weigh up to 13 lbs (6kgs). […]
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It’s important to know how nutrias behave and what they can do. They can have many babies, up to 13 at a time. They eat a lot, up to 25% of their body weight every day. This has hurt coastal marshes and reduced the variety of plants. Nutrias can also be aggressive and spread diseases. […]