A Weather Predicting Woodchuck!

Meet a Weather Predicting Woodchuck…

Otherwise known as:

It’s the day where groundhogs all around the United States predict the weather! This tradition goes back many years, so today I’m going to share some fun facts about these rodents!

• Groundhogs are also known as the Woodchuck.
• Groundhogs live in North America in woodland and grassland habitats.
• They are herbivore and eat seeds, fruits, grasses and the occasional insect.
• Groundhogs are rodents and are the largest member of the ground squirrel or marmot family.
• They are excellent at climbing and swimming.
• Groundhogs burrow in the ground.
• They gorge all fall to fatten up for their hibernation.

• Groundhogs hibernate in the winter.
• They are known to whistle when threatened.

Groundhogs are great little creatures! Who knew they were related to squirrels? Do you have a famous groundhog where you live?  Get out your crayons and pencils class and enjoy this groundhog coloring sheet! -Professor Tamandua!