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Do groundhogs bite?

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Groundhogs are often a nuisance for many gardeners because of their insatiable appetites and the fact that they can easily destroy a garden during the summer months. Groundhogs will avoid confrontation when possible, but as mentioned earlier, they will bite when threatened. read more

Yes, groundhogs or woodchucks (a type of marmot or large ground squirrel) can, and will bite. They prefer to run and hide in their burrow, but they will bite a person when trapped, frightened and/or trying to escape. read more

Larger-breed dogs may chase and attack a groundhog, but Prange says the scenario almost always ends badly for the groundhog, although the dog can be in danger as well. “Groundhogs do have large incisors like rodents do, so your dog stands a chance of being bitten. read more

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