Head is broad, fur tends to be long and coarse. Generally grayish brown, but much variation.
Woodchucks often live on forest edges near expansive pasture.
They build burrows, but spend a lot of time feeding on a variety of plants above ground. Often a pest near gardens. Lots of predators eat them, and their burrow building often makes suitable homes for other species, like skunks , foxes, weasels, opossums, and rabbits.