Ahead of Groundhog Day, Starved Rock visitors met Wanda the groundhog, an animal ambassador from Anderson Humane, teaching the public about wildlife conservation.

Of course groundhogs – also known as woodchucks – don’t emerge at this time just to be furry weather predictors. So what’s the real reason?

Groundhogs emerge from their burrows around Feb.4. This fits the folklore of Groundhog Day, but predicting the weather is not their objective.

It’s Black History Month, and President’s Day and Valentine’s Day are popular holidays celebrated during the month. February also often includes a Lunar New Year. The word February denotes purification,

Climate change causes warmer temperatures which impacts a centuries old celebration known as Groundhog Day, which this year will be on Sunday. “There’s a relationship between weather, climate and behavior,” said Daniel Blumstein, professor of ecology ...

Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow on Groundhog Day? Watch LiveNow from FOX to find out. It’s the midwinter moment we’ve been waiting for: Punxsutawney Phil has predicted six more weeks of winter after seeing his shadow Sunday morning. LiveNow ...

Without a resident woodchuck, Milwaukee County Zoo is calling on a surprise guest animal for its 2026 Groundhog Day prediction.