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Groundhog? More Like Attention Hog

 |  Mar 18, 2026

Honestly, Punxsutawney Phil the groundhog gets way too much attention and credit for predicting spring. Who decided groundhogs get the monopoly on one of the most glorious seasons of the … Read more

Congress Sees Its Shadow, Tries to Destroy Winter

 |  Feb 1, 2013

With two more members aiming to force construction of the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline, Congress seems to be living in a time warp. Read more

Finally, a Squirrel Gets Its Own Baseball Card. Plus: Top 7 Rodents in Baseball History

 |  Feb 2, 2012

The new 2012 Topps Series 1 baseball card set features a single highlight from the St. Louis Cardinals’ incredible run to the World Series. It’s the only thing about the … Read more

St*ff Groundhogs Say

 |  Jan 27, 2012

If only groundhogs could talk, what would they say? Read more

On Groundhog Day: Ten Things to Know about These Surprising Creatures

 |  Jan 30, 2011

As we approach Groundhog Day, we thought it would be fun to take a look at some of the remarkable things that are known about these critters.  Groundhogs (or woodchucks) … Read more

10 Things You May Not Know About Groundhogs

,  |  Jan 13, 2011

The groundhog, also known as the woodchuck or the mouse bear (because it looks like a miniature bear when sitting upright), first won its reputation as a weather prognosticator in … Read more

The Real Reasons for Groundhog Day

 |  Feb 2, 2009

Punxsutawney Phil, America’s most famous weather forecaster, will have love, not weather, on his mind when he emerges from his hole on February 2. Researchers tracked 32 groundhogs for more … Read more

Groundhog Day Trivia

 |  Feb 2, 2008

Today is Groundhog Day, but do you know the real reason the groundhog wakes up from its winter hibernation? It’s not really to see its shadow. Find out the true … Read more

“Well According to Phil…oh and the IPCC”

 |  Feb 3, 2007

Yesterday was a big day in the global warming news cycle. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a report saying it is “very likely” (at least a 90 percent … Read more