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Quiz: What's your groundhog IQ?

A groundhog in the grass with tall prairie grasses in the background.
(Photo courtesy of Kenzo Pan)

Most people know little about groundhogs beyond their less-than-reliable ability to predict when winter will end. These critters, though, live fascinating lives, mostly below ground. Test your knowledge on these star diggers in the animal kingdom.

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