We Learned that...
Groundhogs spend most of their time in their underground burrows.The burrows are about 30 feet long. Groundhogs are part of the squirrel family. They are sometimes called woodchucks. They are little furry animals. They hibernate in the winter. That means they sleep in winter. Groundhogs whistle when they are in danger. They sometimes have four or five babies in the summer. Groundhogs’ teeth keep growing all their lives. They live in open woodlands, open fields, meadows and pastures, and are often seen along highways. They usually change habitats according to the season. In spring and summer, they like open fields and big backyards, and areas near vegetable gardens. In fall and winter, they prefer wooded areas. Groundhogs rarely move more than one-half mile from their burrow.| School | Groundhog Name | Good Predictor |
| Bishop Abraham Elementary | Mikey | No |
| ESL Abecon Schools | Jay Jay | No |
| Rooster Springs Elementary | Spike | No |
| Gowanda Elementary | Mr. Fred Brown | No |
| Harvard Kent | Cutie Pie | No |
| Adams Elementary | Shadow | No |
Our groundhogs were not good predictors of seasonal changes this year.
