An adult can be 15 inches long with a 6 inch tail. They have very sharp claws for digging and fighting. They collect and store food for the winter. They eat plants, seeds and roots. The groundhog has good eyesight.
Groundhogs are nervouw and run to their burrows when there is danger.
Their scientific name is marmota monax. They eat tomatoes and squash. Their legs are short and strong. They have black eyes and a black nose. Most groundhogs weigh 5 - 7 pounds.