Also known as a "whistlepig" and a "thickwood badger," groundhogs are now synonymous with shadows and spring weather. But there's more to know.

Phil lives at Gobbler’s Knob, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. He, along with Staten Island Chuck (a.k.a. Charles G. Hogg), of the Staten Island Zoo in West Brighton, are the best-known furry ...

This February 2nd, Groundhog Day celebrations may swap live Phil for a high-tech hologram, sparking a discussion on animal welfare and the future of this quirky tradition in Punxsutawney.

Here’s what to know about the weather-forecasting tradition.

The groundhog shown in the movie Groundhog Day looks like a cute little creature, but, when colonize your yard, there's nothing cute about these animals. A groundhog (Marmota monax)—otherwise known as ...

Prairie dogs and groundhogs are incredibly similar animals, often so much so that people may think they are different names for the same creature! While that isn’t the case, it’s easy to see how it ...