Fabulous Facts

Groundhogs

  • Groundhogs are very strong animals. I found that out in my backyard.

    Submitted by Angelina P., age 7, Newburgh, NY
    (November 20, 2011)
  • A few types of groundhogs can actually swim! Is that cool or what?

    Submitted by Greta S, age 8, St. Paul, MN
    (November 1, 2009)
  • Most groundhogs are brown but some can be black!

    Submitted by Happy M., age 100, old place, somewhere
    (April 8, 2009)
  • Groundhogs are clean animals. This is one of the reasons bugs like me don't bother with them--no tasty bits of leftover food on their paws. Germs leave them alone, too!

    Submitted by Spider, age not sure, Spider Magazine, USA
    (January 26, 2009)