MAMMALS

Woodchuck

Marmota monax

Mammals
NativeDiurnalHibernates
Woodchuck, photo 1 of 5
Woodchuck, Juvenile
Woodchuck, photo 3 of 5
40–65 cmLength
2–4 kgWeight
4–6 yearsLifespan
32 daysGestation

Mammal 40–65 cm long. Diurnal and hibernating. Feeds on a bit of everything, plant and animal alike. Forages on the ground.

There are 4,369 observations of Woodchuck in Québec, mostly in Montréal, Montérégie and Capitale-Nationale, and it has been reported in every region. They peak in April and May and become rare from October to March.

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