Unlike bears, groundhogs are true hibernators. During hibernation, they don’t eat and rely on the fat stores they have built ...

Also known as a "whistlepig" and a "thickwood badger," groundhogs are now synonymous with shadows and spring weather. But there's more to know.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rabbitti / iStock / Getty Images Plus Groundhog's (also called a woodchuck or whistle pig) feeding and burrowing habits can ruin a ...

No matter the name – and it goes by many – the groundhog can be a real nuisance for farmers and home gardeners. “The main conflict that people have with groundhogs eating things tends to be in ...