The Marmot also known in North America as a Groundhog or Woodchuck is a mammal from the rodent family. They generally weigh between 2 & 4 kgs but sometimes more in autumn. This makes the Marmot the largest rodent in Canada after the Porcupine & the Beaver
Retour aux pensionnairesThe claws on its front paws are particularly developed to permit the marmot to dig. It prefers open, well drained terrain to dig its burrow. This generally contains a main entrance & one or more observation holes. Inside there are two separate areas, the bathroom & the nest!
Did you know that the marmot’s coat or pelt is often brown but exceptionally be completely black or white?
Its burrow is normally dug sufficiently deep so that it is situated below the ground freezing level. After having accumulated enough fatty mass during the summer, the marmot plunges into a comatose sleep for the duration of winter. During its hibernation, the marmot’s body temperature can drop to 3°C (37°F), just above freezing point.
