Chicago Wildlife Watch Talk

woodchuck

by ForestPreserve moderator

Another thread to remember a rare critter sighting.

Posted April 17, 2015 7:18 PM
by mason_UWI scientist

This one is 100% woodchuck.

Posted April 20, 2015 12:04 AM

Subject: ACH0005597

by dweilant

Raccoon? Dog? Other?

Posted April 16, 2015 12:40 AM
by LittleMissBirdy

My guess is woodchuck, but not certain

Posted April 16, 2015 12:43 AM
by ForestPreserve moderator

I'd go with woodchuck too

Posted April 16, 2015 2:21 AM
by Frank_Brown

No real idea---looks like a wombat

Posted April 16, 2015 7:18 AM
by swapeman

I went with domestic cat, but could do with an expert's thoughts.

Posted April 16, 2015 8:35 AM
by llehrerlpzoo.org scientist

Based on the fur mottling and general size, I also think woodchuck. But I'm not sure exactly what angle we are looking at!

Posted April 16, 2015 4:56 PM
by DZM admin

The ultimate #whatis --!

Posted April 16, 2015 10:22 PM