Trivia: What rodent family do groundhogs belong to?
Squirrel family
Porcupine family
Chinchilla family
Beaver family
The correct answer is Squirrel family
So why is this answer correct? : Groundhogs (also called woodchucks) are one of the largest rodents on Earth. They are one of 14 species of marmot that belong to the squirrel family, and are closely related to ground squirrels and prairie dogs. They are one of the largest rodents on Earth, weighing up to 13 pounds. These herbivores hibernate in underground burrows during the winter, and are known for stealing from crops in preparation for the winter.