Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Groundhog Dens in Winter



Groundhog dens, which may or may not be occupied by their digger. No fox or coon here at the moment.

Groundhogs will often partially block their over-wintering holes with leaves and dirt in order to keep out wet and cold.

During the summer a groundhog's heart rate is around 80 beats a minute, and it has a temperature of 98 degrees Fahrenheit.

In the coldest parts of winter, however, a groundhog's heartbeat drops to only 5 beats a minute, and its body temperature drops to just 38 degrees.

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