Groundhog, also known as a woodchuck, is a rodent belonging to the family Sciuridae, which includes squirrels. It's part of the genus Marmota, and its scientific name is Marmota monax. Groundhogs are best known for their role in the folklore of Groundhog Day, a popular tradition in the United States and Canada.
Classification of the Groundhog:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Family: Sciuridae
Genus: Marmota
Species: M. monax
Groundhogs are primarily found in North America and are characterized by their stocky bodies, short legs, and bushy tails. They are excellent diggers and live in burrows underground. Groundhogs hibernate during the winter, making their emergence in early February a folkloric sign of the coming spring.
