People often associate groundhogs with Groundhog Day. On February 2nd, if the groundhog sees its shadow, that means there will be six more weeks of winter. If the groundhog does not see its shadow, ...

The groundhog, Marmota monax, is a stout rodent related to squirrels and marmots. It has short ears and a short tail. Its front feet have long, curved claws that are good for digging the complex ...

Learn 7 ways to get rid of groundhogs in your garden. Fencing Since groundhogs can both burrow and climb, the most effective method to keep them out of your garden is electric fencing.

A groundhog’s ears, eyes and nose are close to the top of its head so it can examine the surroundings with only limited exposure from the burrow. His feet are flat, like those of a bear or raccoon.

Becky Newman, an Earthplace educator, said it's odd for a groundhog to pop out of its burrow at this time of year. "They are really hibernators," she said.

Pennsylvania’s Punxsutawney Phil might be the most well-known weather-predicting groundhog, but a new list casts doubt on his accuracy. Phil did so poorly that even nonliving critters outshine ...

Immortal, beloved groundhog Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his burrow at Gobbler’s Knob. If he sees his own shadow and returns to his burrow, winter will be prolonged 6 additional weeks. However, on ...