The forecast calls for dense fog this morning so if the little fellow pokes his head out early this morning he won't see his shadow which will mean spring is right around the corner. On the other hand, if he sleeps in late, the fog will burn off by 10 and bring sunny skies. So if he sleeps in late he'll see his shadow and we'll be in for six more weeks of winter.
I just have this feeling that we've got to get one big snow storm before this mild winter is over. I hope I'm wrong but I'm not wrong very often.
By the way, the groundhog is also known as the woodchuck or whistle pig. They're the largest member of the squirrel family (if you don't count me). Their front teeth keep growing for life so they have to keep chewing to wear them down or face serious health issues.
They are true hibernators who burrow into the ground, as deep as five feet, and go to sleep in late fall after setting the alarm clock for early spring.
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