It's Groundhog Day and Punxsutawny Phil Owes Us an Apology

MORE WINTER!? REALLY, PHIL? 2017 WAS SUPPOSED TO BE GREAT.

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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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