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Woodchucks here come in three different varieties: light brown, dark brown, and all black (melanistic). Woodchucks, also called groundhogs or whistle pigs, are herbivores that will eat legumes, vegetables, berries and other fruit, and fresh produce—to the frustration of many gardeners.
We surveyed Maine residents to learn more about the methods they use to manage woodchucks, both successfully and unsuccessfully. Most respondents lived in rural areas (77%) on more than one acre of land (77%).
How to Prevent or Resolve Conflicts with Woodchucks. Woodchucks may eat plants and vegetables from your gardens, and fencing may be needed. Learn more about how to prevent or resolve conflicts with woodchucks. Back to top
Woodchucks dig burrows, which they use to bear and raise young and escape from predators. Dens are typically located in open fields, meadows, pastures, fencerows, and woodland edges. In sub-urban areas, woodchucks commonly bur-row under barns, sheds, and porches. Often woodchucks will take up residence under stone walls, woodpiles, or porches,
24 Φεβ 2021 · The groundhog – also known as a woodchuck – is a burrowing rodent in the squirrel family Sciuridae. It is found in grasslands and forests of the USA and Canada, and is unusual among marmots for living in lowland areas.
The woodchuck (Marmota monax, Fig. 1), a member of the squirrel family, is also known as the “ground hog” or “whistle pig.” It is closely related to other species of North American mar-mots. It is usually grizzled brownish gray, but white (albino) and black (melanistic) individuals can occasion-ally be found. The woodchuck’s com-
19 Ιουν 2017 · Woodchucks prefer open farmland and wooded or brushy areas near open land where their burrows are usually located. The burrows are noticeable by a large mound of excavated earth at the entrances. They often have two or more entrances some distance from the the main entrance.
