Groundhog Day
What's another name for a groundhog.
Woodchuck
Whistlepig!
Groundhogs can live up to 10 years in captivity
T or F
True
in the wild they only live about 6 years
Residents of Vermillion, Ohio use this creature to predict the spring forecast rather than a groundhog
a-spider
b-caterpillar
c-beaver
caterpillar
if the wooly bear caterpillar has more orange than black coloring in autumn, the upcoming winter will be mild.
Famous forecasting groundhog's name
Phil
What fancy headwear is worn by some groundhog day officials?
Top hat
The most famous Canadian groundhog is Ontario Olly
T or F
False
Wiarton Willie from Ontario
What is the unique sound a groundhog makes
a whistle
If a ground see's it shadow how many weeks until spring?
a- 6 more weeks
b- 4 more weeks
c- 8 more weeks
six weeks
Which Christian festival on the same day as groundhog day
Candlemas!
Groundhogs are one of few animals that truely hibernate
T or F
True
They enter a coma like state in the wild. But many famous groundhogs are kept in conditions that prevent them from hibernating.
Why would a groundhog whistle?
Attracting a mate or if they are scared
What month is groundhog day?
February
Long term weather patterns groundhogs do NOT predict?
Climate
Most groundhogs live in South America
T or F
False, most live in eastern and central U.S. while some are found in Canada and Alaska
According to legend, Punxsutawney Phil is how old?
131 years old born in 1887
What is the Manitoba groundhogs name?
Manitoba Merv
The animal group that groundhogs belong to is called what?
Rodents
If the groundhog sees his shadow it means an early spring
T or F
False
If he sees his shadow, he gets scared because there will be 6 more weeks of winter
What year did the first official groundhog day celebration take place?
1887
in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania