Additional information
| Common Name | Woodchuck |
|---|---|
| Comments | Also called groundhog, it is actually a member of the marmot family. The dens are marked by a mound of soil near the main entrance. It feeds on grass, flowers, berries, roots and lichens. |
| Scientific Name | Marmota monax |
| Habitat | Lives in dens along waterways and dry lowlands in east central Alaska. |
| Size | To 32 in. (80 cm) |
