Woodchuck,or groundhog,(Marmota monax) standing in grass. This rodent lives in woods and farmland in Canada and north-eastern USA. It can attain a body length of 45-60 centimetres. It is a very vocal animal,and gives a loud shrill whistle when alarmed. The woodchuck is hunted by wolves,coyotes,hawks and owls. It is a herbivore,eating fruit and vegetables,grass,berries and cereals. It is labelled an agricultural pest because it feeds on crops. It is mainly active in the day,and is a solitary animal. It hibernates during the winter in a burrow | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Craddock, Tony |
Taille de l’image : | 3555 px × 5374 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |