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The female is pregnant for about 32 days and gives birth to an average of 3 to 5 babies. Groundhog babies are called pups. The pups are only a few ounces when born. They are hairless, with closed eyes and ears, and are completely helpless. The new pups grow very rapidly, and are weaned at about 5 weeks. Baby groundhogs are one of the cutest creatures in the animal kingdom. They are born approximately one month after the groundhog mating season during March and April. The babies are completely dependent on the mother, and they nurse on the mother for an average of four to six weeks after birth. The duo were born on Saturday, March 23, 2024. "The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club is very excited to announce that Phil and Phyllis have given birth to two healthy baby Groundhogs!" Baby groundhogs, also called kits, pups, or cubs, grow up relatively fast, becoming independent after about three months. FILE - Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 138th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., Friday, Feb. 2, 2024. The famous groundhog that predicts if spring is around the corner on Groundhog Day has welcomed two baby groundhogs. The babies were born on March 23, according to WTAJ. Groundhog Day 2023: Did Baby Groundhogs Male and female groundhogs will share a den until the female gives birth to the babies. A f emale groundhog gives birth to a litter of 4-9 babies. When the female has her babies, the male groundhog leaves the den until the young groundhogs are ready to leave the den. A baby groundhog is called a kit or cub. The world-famous groundhog is now the father of two healthy babies that were born on Saturday, March 23. WTAJ spoke to Punxsutawney Groundhog Club Inner Circle President Thomas Dunkel who gave us an exclusive first look at the woodchuck pups. Just like his weather prediction on Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil kept this surprise a secret. Punxsutawney Phil welcomes 2 baby groundhogs to family America has celebrated Groundhog Day for more than 130 years. Folklore has it that if the giant rodent sees its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter, but if he doesn’t, an early spring is on the way. Phil’s accuracy is reported to only be around 40%. In most cases, the female groundhog gives birth to 3 – 5 (in general 4) babies. However, sometimes it can happen that she-chuck delivers around 9 babies in 1 litter even if it’s a rare occasion. In this article, I’ll show you the groundhog baby birth population and share some of the interesting stuff related to this topic. A mother groundhog gives birth to an average litter size of four to five newborns. These infants are about four inches long when they are born, which might seem tiny but is quite standard for ground-dwelling sciurids. Groundhogs are very attentive mothers that care for their offspring during the vulnerable early stages of their lives. The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club Inner Circle announced on Facebook that two names had finally been chosen for Phil and his wife Phyllis' new babies, who were born in March. May 12, 2024 The famous groundhog that predicts if spring is around the corner on Groundhog Day has welcomed two baby groundhogs. The babies were born on March 23, according to WTAJ. Groundhog Day 2023: Did Unfortunately, the survival rate of groundhog babies is relatively low. According to the Groundhog Day Book of Facts and Fun, only about half of all groundhog babies survive their first year of life. This is due to a variety of factors, including predation, disease, and accidents. One of the biggest threats to groundhog babies is predation. The baby is crying constantly, for several hours at a time. The baby was in a dog or cat's mouth, even if no injuries were seen. The baby is cold, wet, slow-moving, or not defensive when approached. A very tiny baby, with its eyes still closed and limited mobility, has been seen outside the den for multiple hours without an adult present. February is also the shortest month, and those born on February 29th, or Leap Day, may not even have a birthday each year. Pro tip: celebrate on the 28th to ensure your little one always gets a special day. Here are some more fun facts about babies born in February. Fun Facts About Babies Born in February 1. Standing Tall It will surprise you how many celebrities have been born on Groundhog Day. Actors who have February 2 birthdays include Farrah Fawcett and Gemma Arterton, while singers born on February 2 include Shakira and Victoria Song. Other celebrities who were born on Groundhog Day include Lil Debbie, Tyler Brown, Christie Brinkley. I got to watch two families of baby groundhogs be born under that shed. The first year there were two babies, and the second year there were three. The babies only stay with their mom until early summer (sometime around July) before heading out on their own. February 2nd has been decreed A special day, special indeed When I predict just once a year If winter stays or spring is near! Collectors note. Punxsutawney Phil 2004 was released on 30th December 2003. His Birthday is on 2nd February 2004. He was retired on 25th May 2004. Punxsutawney Phil is a Groundhog Day Beanie Baby. Another complicating factor is that groundhogs only breed once a year, following hibernation, and are typically born in March or April; if the zoo is unable to identify a baby groundhog to procure Punxsutawney Phil and his wife Phyllis welcomed two baby groundhogs, their first children, who the animals' caretakers discovered on Saturday at Punxsautswney Memorial Library.
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