The Groundhog, or Woodchuck, is a large ground squirrel and true hibernator — body temperature drops nearly to freezing from October to March. Famous for its February 2nd weather-forecasting folk role.
Best time to see a Groundhog
The best time to see a Groundhog is April–July, when about 66% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 43,910 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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