Fun Groundhog Day facts: Celebrate Punxutawney Phil's big day

A groundhog eats greens, fruits, and vegetables. They drink very little water because most of their water comes from the dew on plant leavesThe average groundhog is 20 inches long and normally weighs from 12 to 15 pounds. Punxsutawney Phil weighs about 20 pounds and is 22 inches long. Groundhogs have short ears, a short tail, short legs, and very strong jaws.Groundhog Day is Feb. 2, 2013 and many will be wondering if there will be six more weeks of winter. If Punxutawney Phil sees his shadow, then there will not be an early spring. While you wait to find out, enjoy these fun facts about groundhogs including how big they are, what they eat, their special talent and some interesting hibernation facts.View the list »
Groundhog Day is Feb. 2, 2013

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Phil Groundhog Punxutawney Phil announces spring will come early in 2013

While you wait to find out if Punxutawney Phil emerges from his hiding place in Gobblers Knob, PA. on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, check out this list of fun facts about Phil and his fellow groundhogs, including how big the furry rodents are, what they eat, and information on their special talent.

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Get up early on Saturday to find out if the Groundhog sees his shadow. The big event starts at 7:25 a.m. ET. Watch a live streaming webcast here or check for updates on Twitter here.

If you miss Punxutawney Phil's 2013 prediction, go to the PAGroundhog YouTube channel to watch a replay.

Four Square users can find out how to unlock the 2013 Groundhog Day badge here.

If you have children who are excited about Groundhog Day, check out these free 2013 Groundhog day coloring pages, word searches, crafts for kids.

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  • Groundhog Day is Feb. 2, 2013 and many will be wondering if there will be six more weeks of winter. If Punxutawney Phil sees his shadow, then there will not be an early spring. While you wait to find out, enjoy these fun facts about groundhogs including how big they are, what they eat, their special talent and some interesting hibernation facts.
  • The average groundhog is 20 inches long and normally weighs from 12 to 15 pounds. Punxsutawney Phil weighs about 20 pounds and is 22 inches long. Groundhogs have short ears, a short tail, short legs, and very strong jaws.
  • A groundhog eats greens, fruits, and vegetables. They drink very little water because most of their water comes from the dew on plant leaves
  • A groundhog can whistle! This happens when it is scared. Groundhogs also whistle in the spring when they begin courting their mate. Perhaps Punxutawney Phil will whistle if he gets scared of the big crowd that comes to watch him emerge from his temporary home in Gobbler's Knob, PA.
  • Yes, groundhogs hibernate in the winter, so Punxatawney Phil will likely go into what is said to be like a deep coma is he sees his shadow on Feb. 2, 2013, because that means there will be six more weeks of winter. During hibernation, the animal's body temperature drops to a few degrees above freezing, the heart barely beats, the blood scarcely flows, and breathing nearly stops.
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