Ground hogs - aka - woodchucks - Going in to hibernation they weigh 12-15 lbs. where they routinely live 6 to 8 years. During hibernation, their their heart beats slow from 80 to 5 per minute.
The humble groundhog should be call "scared cat hog" if they see anything that scares him/her they jump right back into their hole. They often made a squeaky sound (indicates fear.)
Ground Hog Day is more hype than any kind of real celebration. Food treats? Pancakes!
It is celebrated by the English with Beef Wellington a traditional dinner and may well be the reason Ground/Hedge Hog day is celebrated there!
If you would to visit genuine ground hogs, I suggest a visit to Sunset Zoo in Manhattan, KS Very nifty small zoo but charming for all of that.
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