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The groundhog last year saw his shadow, which traditionally means six more weeks of winter.
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
Groundhog Day is a tradition in both the United States and Canada where a groundhog comes out of its burrow and — usually inaccurately, especially in Phil’s case — predicts when winter will end.
—David Matthews, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Understanding Snake Biology Garden snakes don’t build up fat reserves to hibernate, like a groundhog or bear, to survive the winter.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
During hibernation, a groundhog’s body drops from 90 degrees to 38 degrees.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
Groundhog Day is a tradition in both the United States and Canada where a groundhog comes out of its burrow and — usually inaccurately, especially in Phil’s case — predicts when winter will end.
—David Matthews, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Understanding Snake Biology Garden snakes don’t build up fat reserves to hibernate, like a groundhog or bear, to survive the winter.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
During hibernation, a groundhog’s body drops from 90 degrees to 38 degrees.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Groundhog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groundhog. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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groundhog
noun
ground·hog
ˈgrau̇nd-ˌhȯg 
-ˌhäg
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