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Groundhog - Marmota monax This groundhog was so cute! I sat about 2 feet away from the opening of its burrow, and we stared at each other for about 10-15 minutes. It made chattering noises and would pop its head out, then get nervous and hide back inside. It was curious, but still a bit unsure of me. <br /> <br /> Spotted beside a small stream in a state park. There were at least 2 other groundhogs in the area, and they had multiple burrow openings for their underground tunnels. <br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/63014/groundhog_-_marmota_monax.html" title="Groundhog - Marmota monax"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/63014_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=zCNKiXhl%2B69obhXM4HfP8t2yFAw%3D" width="112" height="152" alt="Groundhog - Marmota monax This groundhog was so cute! I sat about 2 feet away from the opening of its burrow, and we stared at each other for about 10-15 minutes. It made chattering noises and would pop its head out, then get nervous and hide back inside. It was curious, but still a bit unsure of me. <br /> <br /> Spotted beside a small stream in a state park. There were at least 2 other groundhogs in the area, and they had multiple burrow openings for their underground tunnels. In this shot, the groundhog was hiding right inside its burrow.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/63012/groundhog_-_marmota_monax.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/63013/groundhog_-_marmota_monax.html Geotagged,Groundhog,Marmota monax,Summer,United States" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/63012/groundhog_-_marmota_monax.html" title="Groundhog - Marmota monax"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/63012_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=WWec3nMi%2BRaX1Wxt6dtklr1TkOc%3D" width="200" height="170" alt="Groundhog - Marmota monax This groundhog was so cute! I sat about 2 feet away from the opening of its burrow, and we stared at each other for about 10-15 minutes. It made chattering noises and would pop its head out, then get nervous and hide back inside. It was curious, but still a bit unsure of me. <br /> <br /> You can see in this shot that this groundhog has at least 9 flies on its face! And, one very engorged tick next to its right eye (gray blob).<br /> <br /> Spotted beside a small stream in a state park. There were at least 2 other groundhogs in the area, and they had multiple burrow openings for their underground tunnels.<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/63013/groundhog_-_marmota_monax.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/63014/groundhog_-_marmota_monax.html Canada marmot,Geotagged,Groundhog,Marmota,Marmota monax,Summer,United States,chuck,groundpig,monax,moonack,red monk,siffleur,thickwood badger,weenusk,whistlepig,whistler,wood-shock,woodchuck" /></a></figure><br /> Geotagged,Groundhog,Marmota monax,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Groundhog - Marmota monax

This groundhog was so cute! I sat about 2 feet away from the opening of its burrow, and we stared at each other for about 10-15 minutes. It made chattering noises and would pop its head out, then get nervous and hide back inside. It was curious, but still a bit unsure of me.

Spotted beside a small stream in a state park. There were at least 2 other groundhogs in the area, and they had multiple burrow openings for their underground tunnels.

Groundhog - Marmota monax This groundhog was so cute! I sat about 2 feet away from the opening of its burrow, and we stared at each other for about 10-15 minutes. It made chattering noises and would pop its head out, then get nervous and hide back inside. It was curious, but still a bit unsure of me. <br /> <br /> Spotted beside a small stream in a state park. There were at least 2 other groundhogs in the area, and they had multiple burrow openings for their underground tunnels. In this shot, the groundhog was hiding right inside its burrow.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/63012/groundhog_-_marmota_monax.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/63013/groundhog_-_marmota_monax.html Geotagged,Groundhog,Marmota monax,Summer,United States

Groundhog - Marmota monax This groundhog was so cute! I sat about 2 feet away from the opening of its burrow, and we stared at each other for about 10-15 minutes. It made chattering noises and would pop its head out, then get nervous and hide back inside. It was curious, but still a bit unsure of me. <br /> <br /> You can see in this shot that this groundhog has at least 9 flies on its face! And, one very engorged tick next to its right eye (gray blob).<br /> <br /> Spotted beside a small stream in a state park. There were at least 2 other groundhogs in the area, and they had multiple burrow openings for their underground tunnels.<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/63013/groundhog_-_marmota_monax.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/63014/groundhog_-_marmota_monax.html Canada marmot,Geotagged,Groundhog,Marmota,Marmota monax,Summer,United States,chuck,groundpig,monax,moonack,red monk,siffleur,thickwood badger,weenusk,whistlepig,whistler,wood-shock,woodchuck

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Lovely encounter! Posted 7 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Thanks! My kids were with me and they were so enthralled that they actually sat completely still and quiet while watching the groundhog. Shocking ;P Posted 7 years ago
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        Ferdy Christant
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        A unique moment, lol :) Posted 7 years ago

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The Groundhog

The groundhog, also known as a woodchuck, whistle-pig, or land-beaver in some areas, is a rodent of the family Sciuridae, belonging to the group of large ground squirrels known as marmots. Other marmots, such as the yellow-bellied and hoary marmots, live in rocky and mountainous areas, but the groundhog is a lowland creature.

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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jul 15, 2018. Captured Jul 14, 2018 17:44 in 4 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/256s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.