So What is A Groundhog?

Yeah, so there is this holiday thing going on every year and no one ever stops to think about the groundhog and his day-to-day existence. In case you were wondering, I did some research, and now, the Party Girl is an expert!

Here's the short version:

• The groundhog is actually a woodchuck and a woodchuck is actually a groundhog.
• They are native to North America and mostly found up north.
• They are considered shy so you won't see them approaching you for a chat.
• They tend to burrow in abandoned fields, having found out long ago that Farmer Brown was not their friend.
• They are auburn-ish in color and their coat is furry.
• Their head is elongated and their teeth are sharp like Mike Tyson's.
• And, just like Mike, they have a "squat body, short legs and a solid muscular frame."
• They dig and fight with the long claws that adorn their paws.
• They eat seeds, roots and plants.
• They are very nervous...do you think it's the food?
• They hibernate for a long time.
• Enemies include "eagles, snakes, bears, wolves, felines and man."

Not a happy mammal would you say? So why do we celebrate Groundhog Day? I'm not sure!

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