Weights of adult groundhogs typically at least fall between 2 and 63 kg 44 and 139 lb. 4ft 10 58 91 to 115 lbs. Groundhogs are among the few species of true hibernators. From head to rump groundhogs are 1775 to 24 inches 45 to 61 centimeters long according to national geographic. They have grayish brown fur and bushy tails which are pretty short compared to the rest of their body. I would love to add your photo.
4ft 11 59 94 to 119 lbs. Visit the introduction for more information. They weigh around 13 lbs. Behold every size and shape of body here in one easy chart. 6 kilograms which is about twice the average weight. Custom of groundhog day held on the second of february every year.
Males and females groundhogs look similar but the males may be slightly larger in size. Groundhogs eat approximately 13 of their weight in vegetation each day. Although they are considered herbivores they sometimes eat insects less than 1 of the time. The average groundhog size is 5 to 10 pounds and 16 to 20 inches long. By rob cockerham january 11 2016. Tradition dictates that if a groundhog sees its shadow that day there will.
In the 100 190 lbs. After losing up to half their weight while hibernating groundhogs usually emerge from their winter burrows in februaryhence the date of this holiday. 143 to 186 lbs. 191 to 258 lbs. Heightweight chart illustrated with photographs. Adults may measure from 418 to 685 cm 165 to 270 in in total length including a tail of 95 to 187 cm 37 to 74 in.
Their bodies are compact and chunky and covered in brownish gray fur with a short tail. Groundhogs have four legs and their front feet also have long curved claws for digging burrows. In the summer and fall groundhogs increase their consumption to accumulate fat reserves which they use to survive through their winter hibernation period. The entire body and tail are covered with fur. They can grow to a maximum of 2 feet when measured from head to toe and weigh between 6 14 pounds. 119 to 138 lbs.
Adult groundhogs range anywhere from 16 to 22 inches in length and weigh anywhere between five and 13 pounds. Groundhog hibernation gave rise to the popular us. This is the part of their behavior that has led to north american groundhog day tradition. Click on a photo to see all photos of that body size. They generally have two layers of fur the outer layer for waterproofing and the inner layer for maintaining body heat. The tail is usually 4 to 7 inches long.
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