As food supplies become scarce in the colder months, groundhogs burrow away as a mode of survival. But how do their bodies react to the harsh winter temperatures while they sleep? Groundhogs are ...

The hibernation period matches winter’s duration. The celebration of Groundhog Day would need to change by latitude in order to perfectly match groundhog emergence. Male groundhog (on the right) ...

HOUSTON — OK, so most of us don’t actually rely on a hibernating rodent for our forecast but that hasn’t stopped the tradition of Groundhog Day. However, back before meteorologists and weather ...

Whether you call them woodchucks, whistle pigs, ground pigs, or groundhogs, these large ground squirrels can be a real nuisance in your yard and garden. “Groundhogs eat whatever is available and most ...

In a tradition synonymous with early February in America: a furry forecaster in Pennsylvania tells chilly people all over the nation if spring will come early, or if they’ll have to endure six more ...

According to legend, if the groundhog sees his shadow on Feb. 2, there will be six more weeks of winter; if not, an early spring is predicted. Of course groundhogs – also known as woodchucks – don’t ...