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…
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Thanksgiving A Wonderful Time For Reunion & Celebration
Thanksgiving is an American and Canadian national holiday of saying thanks and express gratitude to those whom we are thankful for. This is a harvest festival that traditionally kicks off the ‘holiday season’ which continues up to Christmas and New Year’s Day as well. As thanksgiving quickly sneaks up, people get ready for their holiday celebration and decoration ideas. The word reminds images of family reunions, football, roasted turkey, pumpkin pie, holiday decorations and of course the Thanksgiving parades. All the credit goes to the Pilgrims as they celebrated the first Thanksgiving in 1621 after a good harvest and as an act of gratitude to God for their new life.…
