General description: The largest members of the squirrel family (Sciuridae) in North America, adult hoary and Alaska marmots weigh 10 pounds (4.5 kg) or more and may exceed 30 inches (76 cm) in total length. The woodchuck weighs between 2 and 9 pounds (1-4 kg) and may grow to be 26 inches (67.5 cm) long.
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Marmots are large ground squirrels in the genus Marmota, with 15 species living in Asia, Europe, and North America. These herbivores are active during the summer, when they can often be found in groups, but are not seen during the winter, when... Wikipedia
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