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- Habitat: Grassy pastures, forest edgesAnimal Diversity Web: Woodchuck (Groundhog)
- Diet: HerbivorousNational Geographic: Groundhog
- Size: 17.75 to 24 inches (head and body)National Geographic: Groundhog
- Tail length: 7 to 9.5 inchesNational Geographic: Groundhog
- Weight: 13 lbsNational Geographic: Groundhog
- Lifespan: Up to six years in the wild, ten in captivityAnimal Diversity Web: Woodchuck (Groundhog)
- Endangered: No
- Predators: Wolves, coyotes, hawks, owls, snakesAnimal Diversity Web: Woodchuck (Groundhog)
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A groundhog, also referred to as a woodchuck, is a rodent in the Marmot family.National Geographic: Groundhog Groundhogs reside in North America, ranging from central Alaska through southern Canada into Idaho. They also are found in the eastern United States and toward the plains states of the midwest.Animal Diversity Web: Woodchuck (Groundhog)
Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day is a holiday celebrated annually in the United States and parts of Canada on February 2. In folklore, if a groundhog emerges from its burrow on the 2nd and sees its shadow, winter will continue for another six weeks. If the groundhog fails to see his shadow, winter will end soon. Punxsutawney Phil, resident of Gobbler's Knob, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, is considered by many to be the one true prognosticating groundhog. The first official celebration of Groundhog Day was February 2, 1886. In the 121 years of Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil has seen his shadow 97 times and did not see his shadow 15 times. There is no record of what happened in the remaining 9 years. Phil's prediction's have been correct 39% of the time.Stormfax: Groundhog Day History-
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Groundhog Questions
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Did the groundhog see his shadow? 5 AnswersYes he did. We will be having six more weeks of winter. read more -
When is Groundhog Day? 4 AnswersSure it's Feb 2; but, that's not very interesting. Why is it Feb 2? It appears probable that this date approximates the beginning of Spring in an ancient, pre-R... read more -
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Did the groundhog see his shadow this year? 7 AnswersYes. Looks like 6 more weeks of winter. read more
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Groundhog Fun Stuff
- Animal Planet: Groundhog Day Quiz | Punxsutawney Phil Puzzles
- Comics.com: Groundhog Search
- Miniclip.com: Whack A Ground Hog Game
- Awesome Clipart For Educators: Groundhog Day Coloring Pages
- Bandersnatch: Groundhog Buried Alive
- HowStuffWorks: Groundhog Day Shadow Investigation
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Let's eat some food!!!!!! Happy Thanksgiving. I'm thankful that I won't be watching Groundhog Day like I did on Halloween.
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@crissangel Happy Bird Day bombon, im having a cursed day...i cant wait till this year is over 4 me....it was a Groundhog MOVIE kinda yr 4
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@roseinglis I thought this was thanksgiving, not groundhog day.
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and there's santa... he's kinda like that groundhog, they only have to work once a year.
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@GaCacheCows I thought the favorite Thxgiving movie was Groundhog Day?
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