How has our understanding of groundhog behavior and ecology evolved over time?

1. 1865– North American. February 2nd, Candlemas, when groundhogs are said to come out of their burrows after hibernation. Feb 2, 2022 ... The idea of Groundhog Day is linked to the sense that we have lived through something several times before. Mar 27, 2025 ... Day (February 2) on which the emergence of the groundhog (woodchuck) from its burrow is said to foretell the weather for the following six weeks. Jan 31, 2025 ... HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 5, 2024) – The Washington County Department of Economic and Business Development will host the annual Groundhog Day ... Jan 2, 2025 ... Learn more about Groundhog Day on Phil's official website. Some material adapted from “Groundhog Day 1886 to 1992” by Bill Anderson. Jan 27, 2025 ... Thousands of people now gather in Punxsutawney to see whether Phil sees his shadow. If he does, the legend states we will have six more weeks of ... Feb 8, 2011 ... The movie Groundhog Day is about a man reliving the same day over and over and over. Every time he wakes up it's Groundhog Day again. Feb 2, 2018 ... On this day, February 2, Phil shows the world that he is the “seer of seers” by emerging from his burrow and prognosticating about the weather. Feb 2, 2015 ... Use the chocolate cupcake and frosting recipe below to get started. Then you just need to organize your candies to decorate. Jul 13, 2017 ... Phil Connors, played by Bill Murray, is a weatherman who wakes up every morning on Groundhog Day — February 2nd — in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania ...