Marmota monax (Woodchuck)

Counties where this species is known to occur are highlighted in blue. Click here to enlarge map. Habitat: Hilly and rocky areas in open woodlands that have adjacent fields or meadows. Habits: Woodchucks are diurnal and feed on grasses and forbs. They burrow underground, and den alone. Burrows or dens may be found beneath rocks, in crevices, or in caves. Woodchucks hibernate 4 to 6 months a year. Mating occurs in the spring. They have two to nine young in a litter, and may live 6 years or more.

Artiodactyla

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Carnivora

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Chiroptera

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Didelphimorphia

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Insectivora

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Lagomorpha

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Rodentia

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Xenarthra

Scientific Names - Common Names

For more information, view the Mammalian Species account for this species. Search the OMNH Collections for Marmota monax.