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Groundhogs are incredible because they have their own day in the United States on February 2nd.

Groundhogs live in burrows. A burrow is a hole or tunnel they make to live in.

Groundhog burrows have many entrances.

Only one is considered the main entrance similar to our front door.

Groundhog burrows are big, from 8 to 66 feet.

They dig them in a way that prevents flooding when it rains.

Groundhog burrows have separate rooms they use for a restroom area. They seal them off when they are full and dig a new restroom area.

Groundhogs are incredible because they hibernate to stay alive in the cold winter. They will not move when touched during hibernation.

Groundhogs are incredible because they hibernate for three months.

Groundhogs are incredible because their teeth grow very fast.

A groundhog's normal temperature is 99 degrees.

During hibernation, their temperature lowers to 37 degrees.

A groundhog normally breathes 16 breaths per minute.

During hibernation, a groundhog breathes two breaths per minute.

Groundhogs can eat more than a pound of vegetation at a time.

During hibernation, groundhogs don't eat anything for 150 days.

Groundhogs weigh up to 14 pounds in the summer.

Groundhogs lose weight during hibernation.

In February, groundhogs leave their burrows to search for mates.

In March, groundhogs prepare for their babies to arrive soon.

In April, baby groundhogs are born.

Groundhog's Day is celebrated on February 2nd.

We watch to see if they will see their shadow on Groundhog Day.

The official Groundhog Day ceremony is at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.

This is where Punxsutawney Phil, one of the most famous groundhogs, makes his prediction.

If they see their shadow it predicts there will be six more weeks of winter.

If it is cloudy and he does not see his shadow spring will arrive soon.

Groundhogs are incredible.

They deserve a day all their own.