Register - Log In


FunTrivia Homepage



  • New Questions

  • Unanswered


  • Post a Question
  • Goto Qn #





    Archives

    Is there a biological difference between a woodchuck and a groundhog, or is it just the name?

    Question #111918. Asked by 29CoveRoad. (Jan 05 10 1:42 PM)


    looney_tunes

    Woodchuck and groundhog are common terms for the same animal, the rodent with the scientific name of 'Marmota monax'.

    http://www.news.cornell.edu/Chronicle/96/2.1.96/facts.html

    Jan 05 10, 1:58 PM


    Find something useful here? Please help us spread the word about FunTrivia. Recommend this page below!


    Sign up to see all responses!

    Create a Free ID instantly to see all recent responses, post your own follow-ups or questions, and access over 1,000,000 trivia questions!

    Choose a User Name:
    Your Email Address:
    Choose a Password:

    I agree by the terms outlined in FunTrivia's Conditions of Use





    Other Similar Questions & Answers


    Are a woodchuck and a groundhog really the same animal, but only different in name?

    Where in the world is the groundhog called a woodchuck?

    What is the difference between a hedgehog and a groundhog?

    Suggested Related FunTrivia Quizzes - 90,000 currently online

    1 In Between
    Lists abound. Can you put in the item that goes between the two given? Roy G Biv would know the answer to "In the spectrum: Between red and yellow" is orange.
    Thematic 10Q Tough Tough
    10 Q
    Dixie6256
    Oct 01 03
    1602 plays
    2 That's Not Their Name
    Throughout history, an extraordinary number of famous and infamous people have acted under false names. Simply choose the real name of each person in the question.
    Nicknames & Aliases Tough
    10 Q
    conbreking
    Nov 11 09
    1071 plays
    3 Name that Difference!
    When I saw Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, I noticed more differences from the book than in either of the other two movies. I'm going to ask you about the differences.
    Harry Potter Book 3 Average
    15 Q
    AshiiBlack
    Jun 18 04
    8460 plays




    "Ask FunTrivia" is for entertainment purposes only, and answers offered are unverified and unchecked by FunTrivia. We cannot guarantee the accuracy or veracity of ANY statement posted. Feel free to post an updated response if you feel that an answer is inadequate or incorrect. Please thoroughly research items where accuracy is important to you using multiple reliable sources. By accessing our website, you agree to be bound by our terms of service.