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bucolic_frolic

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3. Is hedgehog the same as groundhog?

Mon Sep 13, 2021, 07:50 AM

Sep 2021

My local groundhog burrows under a sand mound septic system, and he is far ruddier - copper color fur almost Harryesque - and I think it's because of his diet from the roots around the mound, which are laced with copper from the additives in the septic to clear the roots. He's not spotted like the ones in that photo. Maybe a different species? Or same species but continental divide.

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From The BBC: Garden photography reveals a world of hedgehogs and foxes* [View all] abqtommy Sep 2021 OP

Beautiful photos; beautiful animals. hlthe2b Sep 2021 #1

That Was A Treat, Sir The Magistrate Sep 2021 #2

Is hedgehog the same as groundhog? bucolic_frolic Sep 2021 #3

The hedgehog and groundhog are completely different critters. Hedgehogs abqtommy Sep 2021 #10

Thanks abqtommy bucolic_frolic Sep 2021 #11

Thanks Tommy. panader0 Sep 2021 #4

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Absolutely amazing! mrsadm Sep 2021 #12

Absolutely gorgeous. Thank you! Nay Sep 2021 #13

foxes are really beautiful creatures. IcyPeas Sep 2021 #14