In the wild, groundhogs can live up to six years with two or three being the average life expectancy. In captivity, groundhogs reportedly live up to 14 years.

Feb 24, 2021 · Groundhog Life Cycle. Groundhogs mate after coming out of hibernation, typically around March. That way their young will be born in mid-spring, when food is abundant. A male …

The average life span for a woodchuck in the wild is three to four years. They do not mate until their second year, breeding in March or April. Following a 32-day gestation period, the female …

Dec 11, 2024 · woodchuck A woodchuck (Marmota monax) eating herbaceous vegetation. groundhog, (Marmota monax), one of 14 species of marmots (Marmota), considered basically …

Life Cycle. Woodchucks first mate when they are two. They mate shortly after they come out of hibernation in the early spring. The female gives birth to 3-5 pups in her burrow. The pups are …

Dec 8, 2006 · Woodchucks have a life span of about three to four years. Their primary predators include hawks, owls, foxes, coyotes, bobcats, weasels, dogs, and humans. Many woodchucks …

Jun 29, 2023 · Groundhogs live an average of 3-5 years in the wild. From newborn groundhog to adulthood, the average groundhog’s life cycle is fascinating. Here’s what life is like for this …

Jan 29, 2017 · Life Cycle Primarily vegetarians, woodchucks are active during the day. Mating occurs in March or early April; an average of four to five young are born a month later.

May 27, 2024 · Reproduction and Life Cycle. Female groundhogs give birth to two to six pups and cares for them for around three months. ©toha90/Shutterstock.com. In February, a male …

Hibernation consists of a regular cycle of four to ten days of torpor followed by one to five days of arousal. Torpor periods become increasingly longer with time and colder temperatures. During …