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Scientific Name: Marmota monax
Habitat: Prefers the forest edge to deep woods or open grasslands.
Diet: Mostly herbivorous—grasses, herbaceous plants, grains, and garden vegetables.
Interesting Facts: The woodchuck is the largest member of the squirrel family. It builds an extensive burrow system that, once abandoned, provides refuge for many other mammals. This is probably our best-known hibernating mammal.
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