Groundhog is another name for a woodchuck. These solitary mammals sleep through the winter in burrows. Groundhogs are found in North America in forests and fields. A groundhog is a mammal with bulky body and short limbs. The fur is brown-gray and the eyes are black. The hands and feet are black and have sharp, sturdy claws. Groundhogs are mostly plant eaters. They eat grass, seeds, leaves, flowers, fruit, eggs and some insects. Groundhogs are hunted by many animals including wolves, dogs, coyotes, bobcats, foxes and humans. Groundhogs can not move very quickly, so their best defense is to retreat into their burrows. Their sharp eyesight and hearing will help warn of approaching predators.
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