Groundhogs are lousy forecasters but valuable animal engineers – and an important food source
Groundhogs predict spring with the same accuracy as flipping a coin. But they’re vital to their ecosystems, feasting through summer to store enough fat to last through their winter hibernation.
January 26, 2026
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