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To cheer you up about this news, here's some random facts about groundhogs paired with super cute pictures of them.
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The first Groundhog day was in 1887!
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Woodchuck and Groundhog are two different names for the same animal, Marmota monax.
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The groundhog is also known as a "whistlepig."
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When alarmed, a groundhog will emit a high-pitched whistle as a warning.
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Though they spend most of their time on or under the ground, groundhogs can also climb trees.
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Groundhogs greet each other with an odd variation of the eskimo kiss.
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A groundhog's lifespan is usually 6-8 years.
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Happy Groundhog Day!
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