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Groundhog Day: the truth about these furry forecasters Published: February 1, 2017 6:30am EST. as many a town in the US and Canada will vouch on February 2 as they celebrate Groundhog Day. But how does his forecast compare to the truth? Looking at Raleigh’s average temperature and the departure from normal from the North Carolina State Climate Office for the six weeks following Groundhog Day, the numbers aren’t in Sir Walter Wally’s favor. The Conversation - The groundhog has evolved into a winning combination of cute and ungainly. This burrowing squirrel may resemble a furry cube with a. The Conversation - The groundhog has evolved These furry critters are usually looked to for fun rather than real forecasts. If you’re looking for the real deal, you can find the National Weather Service’s expected long-term forecast here . Nineteen groundhogs and alternative groundhogs have been selected to participate in this competition, based on the following qualifications: See how the groundhog became a symbol for predicting seasonal changes in America, rooted in German folklore with a badger — which in turn lead to Groundhog Day. Punxsutawney Phil, the nation's most famous groundhog, did not see his shadow Friday morning, predicting an early spring. Phil might be the OG, but furry forecasters come in all shapes and sizes! DON'T MISS: Groundhog Day - The truth about these furry forecasters Hibernation: alternating torpor and arousal. Hibernation is characterized by a significant drop in body temperature and The groundhog has evolved into a winning combination of cute and ungainly. This burrowing squirrel may resemble a furry cube with a leg at each corner, but do not be deceived by its bumbling, hapless charms: this is a Nostradamus of the animal world. In North American folklore, the groundhog can apparently be used to foresee the future, as many For example, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, is home to the most famous Groundhog Day celebration, where thousands of people gather to watch Punxsutawney Phil make his annual weather prediction. Influence in Popular Media. Groundhogs have also had a significant impact on popular media, with many movies, TV shows, and songs featuring these furry Since the 1800s, Groundhog Day has been observed on Feb. 2. The longstanding tradition calls for groundhogs to tell us if spring is near. He began forecasting in 1999 and has a 67% accuracy By Mike Jeffries, Northumbria University, Newcastle The groundhog has evolved into a winning combination of cute and ungainly. This burrowing squirrel may resemble a furry cube with a leg at each … The groundhog has evolved into a winning combination of cute and ungainly. This burrowing squirrel may resemble a furry cube with a leg at each corner, but do not be deceived by its bumbling, hapless charms: this is a Nostradamus of the animal world. In North American folklore, the groundhog can apparently be used to foresee the future, as many a town in the US and Canada will vouch on RELATED: Groundhog Day: the truth about these furry forecasters Did you know, this highly anticipated prediction on Friday may actually just depend on the current weather conditions in your area. The groundhog has evolved into a winning combination of cute and ungainly. This burrowing squirrel may resemble a furry cube with a leg at each corner, but do not be deceived by its bumbling, hapless charms: this is a Nostradamus of the animal world. In North American folklore, the groundhog can apparently be used to foresee the future, as many a town in the US and Canada will vouch on Are they really the animal kingdom's very own Nostradamus? Are they really the animal kingdom's very own Nostradamus? The Conversation - The groundhog has evolved into a winning combination of cute and ungainly. This burrowing squirrel may resemble a furry cube with a. The Conversation - The groundhog has evolved Groundhog Day: the truth about these furry forecasters The groundhog has evolved into a winning combination of cute and ungainly. This burrowing squirrel may resemble a furry cube with a leg at each corner, but do not be deceived by its bumbling, hapless charms: this is a Nostradamus of the animal world. *Note that some groundhogs did not make predictions every year in the past 20 years. Special Mention: Punxsatawney Phil. Although he is not the most accurate seasonal prognosticator, we would be remiss not to honor the longest-running weather-forecasting groundhog in the United States, Punxsutawney Phil. In North American folklore, the groundhog can apparently be used to foresee the future, as many a town in the US and Canada will vouch on February 2 as they celebrate Groundhog Day. Groundhogs are great diggers and spend much of their time hunkered down in their burrows – understandably since they feature in far too many food webs.
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