Whether you call him groundhog, woodchuck, whistle-pig or use the full genus and species name, Marmota monax, the nation’s premiere animal weather forecaster has been making headlines as Punxsutawney ...

Whether you call them woodchucks, whistle pigs, ground pigs, or groundhogs, these large ground squirrels can be a real nuisance in your yard and garden. “Groundhogs eat whatever is available and most ...

Telltale signs: Large burrow entrances, plant damage, and sightings of stocky, brown-furred rodents are strong indicators of groundhog presence. Why it matters: Groundhogs can undermine structures, ...

(The Conversation) – According to legend, if the groundhog sees his shadow on February 2nd, there will be six more weeks of winter; if not, an early spring is predicted. Of course groundhogs – also ...

Folklore has it that if a groundhog sees his shadow he'll flee back to his burrow, heralding six more weeks of winter. If he doesn't, legend has it that spring is around the corner. The roots of this ...

A yellow-bellied marmot has made it's home under a building at the University of Northern British Columbia's Prince George ...

Welcome to Yoder Antique Mall in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where bargain hunting becomes an art form and your shopping cart ...

An aggressive groundhog outside a Finksburg child care center tested positive for rabies, the Carroll County Health Department said. Animal Control caught and euthanized the groundhog after it was ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Jaclyn Vernace / Getty Images Groundhogs are one animal you don’t want moving into your garden. As herbivores, they eat a ...

With the return of warmer temperatures, Colorado's bears are coming out of hibernation early. Campers, hikers, and residents in rural areas should be aware of potential encounters as hungry bears ...