Are otters related to ground hogs?
The groundhog (Marmota monax), also known as a woodchuck, or in some areas as a land-beaver, is a rodent of the family Sciuridae, belonging to the group of large ground squirrels known as marmots.The North American river otter (Lontra canadensis) is protected and insulated by a thick, water-repellent coat of fur.The river otter, a member of the weasel family, is equally versatile in the water and on land.The otter and the Groundhog are both mammals, that is as close as it gets.
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