How to Celebrate Groundhog Day
In most parts of the country, gray, dismal February needs all the festivity a person can give it. Why else would people build a holiday around a rodent emerging from his hole? On February 2, 2007, a groundhog named Phil will make his 121st ... [... more]
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How to Identify Groundhog Burrows
Groundhogs, which are large rodents in the marmot family, have thick claws that allow the animal to burrow quickly under the ground. Groundhogs maintain extensive underground networks to store food, raise their young and hide from predators. ... [... more]
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How to Make a Woodchuck Costume
If you've ever been invited to a costume party at the last minute, but didn't want to do the old eye-holes-in-a-sheet ghost costume, a quick assembled woodchuck costume is just what you need. You can even reuse the costume from Groundhog Day. ... [... more]
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How to Buy Groundhog Day Memorabilia
For more than 150 years, Groundhog Day has been celebrated on February 2. This commemorates the groundhog's emergence from its burrow to see its shadow, signifying whether the end of winter is near. Predictably, there are many sources of ... [... more]
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How to Celebrate Groundhog's Day
Every February 2, groundhogs across North America emerge from hibernation to observe their own shadows and predict the end of winter. Millions of people celebrate Groundhog's Day by participating in local events, hosting parties and learning more ... [... more]
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How to Get Groundhog Day News
On February 2nd we find out if spring is coming or if we'll see six more weeks of winter. A groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil comes out of his hole at around 7:30 a.m. Eastern time. If he sees his shadow, that means there will be six more weeks ... [... more]
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How to Identify a Ground Squirrel
Ground squirrels can be found around the globe, even in deserts and arctic regions. Though they can be mistaken for other species, especially chipmunks and tree squirrels, there are some key features that will help you identify a ground squirrel ... [... more]
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How to Identify a Groundhog
Groundhogs, which are large rodents found throughout the eastern half of North America, take center stage every February, when the emergence of the animal dictates the coming of spring. The groundhog is a stout herbivore, sometimes reaching up to ... [... more]
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How to Identify Woodchuck Burrows
A hole in the ground can be ominous since you just never know what is sleeping inside. Luckily, woodchuck burrows have some distinctive characteristics that will allow you to identify them. Measure the hole. Woodchuck burrows will have a large ... [... more]
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How to Join a Groundhog Club
Groundhog clubs are dedicated to preserving the legend of the groundhog and its ability to foresee the end of winter. These clubs can range from local groups, which may help to organize winter festivals and celebrations in your area, to the ... [... more]
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How to Learn the Origins of Groundhog Day
We all know Punxsutawney Phil, the furry prognosticator who predicts the end of winter on February 2 each year. Far fewer people know the origins of Groundhog Day. Here's how to learn all about Groundhog Day, before it was Groundhog Day: Read the ... [... more]
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How to Recognize Ground Squirrel Sounds
Ground squirrels emit some of the most varied sounds in the rodent family. Being able to identify their calls will help you to identify the animal and what they are looking for. Notice the number of distinct sounds the animal makes. Ground ... [... more]
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