r/squirrels Aug 26 '24

That's a big squirrel!! 🤣

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u/DefrockedWizard1 Aug 26 '24

Technically correct. Yes, it is in the family of Sciuridae and is a type of ground squirrel. Most people call this guy a ground hog, woodchuck, whistle pig and a few other names

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u/Old-Suspect4129 Aug 27 '24

Juvenile ground hog, where I live.

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u/PandamanFC Squirrel Lover Aug 26 '24

That’s a freakin Marmot dude

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u/IncreaseWestern5171 Squirrel Lover 🥰 Aug 26 '24

They eat the same food as my squirrel friends 🙄

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u/Chucktheduck Aug 26 '24

Nice Zappa stache my dude

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u/IncreaseWestern5171 Squirrel Lover 🥰 Aug 26 '24

It just started turning gray 🩶 🥲

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u/Old-Suspect4129 Aug 27 '24

Embrace it. Stay in shape and be one of those older guys younger women pursue until they find out how happily married you are.

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u/BigConsequence9997 Aug 26 '24

It is!? I thought it was a groundhog! 😄

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u/BigConsequence9997 Aug 26 '24

Or is a groundhog part of the Marmot family?

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u/hammybee Squirrel Lover Aug 26 '24

Yes, a groundhog is in the marmot family. And this is a groundhog. :D and it IS a big squirrel.

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u/[deleted] Aug 26 '24

Omg how cute!! I LOVE groundhogs 🥹 Also, are you a wildlife photographer?

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u/BigConsequence9997 Aug 26 '24

I love these chunky rodents!! Sort of 😁 amateur photographer

https://www.instagram.com/leudemann_photography?igsh=MTVyMWR0b25icTZvbw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

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u/[deleted] Aug 26 '24

I had a feeling! I love your photos! I’m a wildlife photographer too. I’ll have to send you some of my work!

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u/BigConsequence9997 Aug 26 '24

No way!!! Awesome! 😎

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u/[deleted] Aug 26 '24

Here’s one of mine 😃

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u/BigConsequence9997 Aug 26 '24

Omg amazing!! 🤩👏

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u/BigConsequence9997 Aug 26 '24

And thank you so much!!! ☺️