They scrape the dirt out of the hole with their hind feet. The colony may have a territory of two to three acres. Some tunnels may be over 30 feet long. They live in fields, open woodlands, rocky places and slopes of mountains. Their entrances are well hidden.
Groundhogs line their home with grasses and leaves.
The dens are snug and warm during the winter. The goundhog eats a variety of food. These creatures eat tender green plants, alfalfa, clover, roots bublbs, tubers, and seeds. This untamed animal doesn't store food in the winter because it hibernates. The woodchucks feed in groups while one stays on guard.