Groundhog (Marmota monax)

Taylor Creek Park, Toronto, ON.

April 16th, 2020. (5406)

The Groundhog is known by many different names including Woodchuck, Ground Pig, Whistle Pig, Thickwood Badger, and Canada Marmot. Monax (Móonack) is an Algonquian name which means "digger" and young Groundhogs are called "Chucklings".