Fun Facts About Groundhogs Punxsutawney Phil is the name of the celebrity groundhog who predicts the seasonal outcome each year A typical weight is 13 pounds Groundhogs are also known as woodchucks and whistle pigs Groundhogs are actually the largest member of the squirrel family Groundhogs are one of the 14 species of marmots Groundhogs dig multiple underground chambers with sharp claws and their iconic incisor teeth to create a complex system of burrows and tunnels Burrows can be up to 6 feet deep and 20 feet wide, including a separate “bathroom” chamber Groundhogs remove dirty bedding material and exchange it for clean, fresh bedding on a regular basis Hibernation begins…