The woodchuck, or groundhog, is one of the best known wild mammals in America, but few realize this rodent is a member of the Squirrel Family. Its common name, woodchuck, is an anglicized corruption of an Indian name for this species.









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The origin of its other name, groundhog, is obvious from the animal's squat appearance, waddling gait and habit of living in the ground.

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