The Woodchuck plays a part in North American Mythology. This is seen most clearly in the American holiday known as Groundhog Day . According to legend, each February the Groundhog will pop out of its hole and look for its shadow. If it sees a shadow it means there will be another six weeks of winter and it will go back inside to hibernate for another month and a half. Typically, baby Woodchucks are born in the springtime, and mature very fast, leaving the den at only a month and a half old.
Female woodchucks remain pregnant for only a month.
One litter of four young a year is average. They do live relatively short lives most Woodchucks in the wild don't live more than 10 years. Don't forget to subscribe to our Newsletter. All rights reserved.