Rodents

Introduction The world of ground-dwelling rodents is usually a complicated one. Many of those creatures, busy burrowing and foraging, typically get mistaken for each other. Among the many most often confused are the woodchuck and the rock chuck. These furry denizens of North America share similarities, but additionally exhibit vital variations of their bodily traits, … Read more

Appearance: A Tale of Two Rodents Size and Build The first clue to identifying a rock chuck vs groundhog lies in their physical appearance. Size is often the most immediate differentiator. Rock chucks, also known as yellow-bellied marmots, tend to be larger and more heavily built than groundhogs, sometimes reaching lengths of over two feet … Read more