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How do woodchucks and beavers differ?

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The woodchuck and the beaver belong to the same rodent species, and are closely related to the squirrel family. Though they exhibit certain resemblance like the ever-growing teeth, gnawing habits, and ability to regulate temperature, there are a lot of differences in their habitats, breeding and feeding. read more

Woodchucks, aka groundhogs, are part of a family of large ground squirrels called marmots. They are not at all aquatic and have no adaptations for such a lifestyle. read more

While both the woodchuck and the beaver are part of the order Rodentia (rodents), they are completely different families (woodchuck is Sciuridae while the beaver is Castoridae). The woodchuck is a ground burrower belonging to a group of large ground squirrels known as marmots while the beaver is a semi-aquatic animal that builds dams to create water barriers and lodges made from sticks and wood. read more

Unlike the woodchucks, the beavers do not hibernate. However, they are less active in winter. Like woodchuck and other rodents, beavers also make dens for shelter, and to escape from the predators. read more

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