Groundhog vs. Gopher: Nature’s Underground Engineers

Groundhog or gopher? Discover how to tell these burrowing mammals apart with their habits, diets and habitats. They may look similar but live very differently.
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What’s the Difference Between a Groundhog and a Gopher?

Many people confuse groundhogs and gophers when determining which pest is destroying their yard. Here are common differences ...
KSDK

Deep tradition surrounds the annual Groundhog Day tradition

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. — Groundhog Day predictions about the coming of spring put the spotlight on Punxsutawney Phil every Feb. 2, but celebrating the midpoint between the shortest and darkest day of the ...
The Spokesman-Review

Cool Critters: Forget the groundhog – we’ve got yellow-bellied marmots

Pennsylvania’s Punxsutawney Phil may be the world’s most famous groundhog, but he has a cousin in the Inland Northwest who deserves his own day in the sun. And not because he makes scientifically ...
Newsweek

Shapiro Rejects PETA’s Offer to Replace Punxsutawney Phil With Vegan Cake

Ahead of Groundhog's Day, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro jokingly rejected the animal rights organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)'s plea to replace the state's famed ...
Yahoo

Groundhog Day 2025 prediction: See if Punxsutawney Phil says more winter or early spring

Nothing will keep the weather prognosticating groundhog down. Punxsutawney Phil is back at it again celebrating Groundhog Day on Sunday, surrounded by onlookers in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Will the ...
The Times Leader

Beneath the surface, Groundhog Day’s deep roots predate Punxsutawney Phil

Jim Means holds up Punxsutawney Phil at daybreak, Feb. 2, 1980, in Punxsutawney in front of a crowd of anxious people. Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather ...