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Woodchuck Scent Marking: Video

Winterberry Wildlife Posted on July 5, 2016 by Janet PesaturoJuly 5, 2016
woodchuck scent marking

Woodchucks (Marmota monax) have sweat glands near the corners of the mouth which emit a pungent odor. The animals are well known to rub their cheeks on trees, roots, and stones near the den, thus depositing their scent. Groundhogs often … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Rodents | Tagged camera trapping, cheek rubbing, groundhog facial glands, groundhog whistle pig, marmot, marmota monax, scent marking, whistlepig, woodchuck, woodchuck cheek glands, woodchuck gnawing, woodchuck sudoriferous glands, woodchuck sweat glands | 4 Replies

Groundhogs at Burrow

Winterberry Wildlife Posted on June 2, 2016 by Janet PesaturoJune 2, 2016
Trail camera photos of mom and dad groundhogs at burrow, prior to birth of young. Also photos of some inquisitive visitors at the den.

Groundhogs at Burrow By Susan Fly It’s a mom and pop business for now, with both male and female woodchucks (Marmota monax) sharing this burrow. That arrangement will end once the mom gives birth – when dad will take his … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Rodents | Tagged groundhog, groundhog burrow, groundhog den, marmota, marmota monax, woodchuck, woodchuck burrow | 3 Replies
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