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On February 2nd, the annual groundhog day was held in Punxsettoni, Pennsylvania, USA. Although most parts of the United States have just experienced extremely cold weather, the groundhog said that this year's spring will come early.

Groundhog day's celebration originated from a German legend that if the groundhog casts a shadow and retreats to its cave on February 2nd, it indicates six weeks of cold weather. If you didn't see the shadow, spring would have been on the way.

Groundhogs are good at digging holes. Their caves usually have more than two entrances to ensure safety. Most of them are active during the day, like to live in groups and are good at digging. The tunnel dug is several meters deep, and there is a room covered with grass, which is very comfortable.

Extended data

Groundhog is a rodent, with an average adult weight of 4.5 kg, a maximum length of 6.5 kg and a body length of about 56 cm. Groundhogs, squirrels, beavers and chipmunks all belong to the rodent squirrel family.

There are two teeth (front teeth) in front of the mouth, which are mainly used to cut off food. The front teeth grow very fast, so you must chew food with high fiber content often, otherwise you will not be able to eat because the front teeth grow too long.

Groundhog is mainly vegetarian, and its food is mostly vegetables, alfalfa, lettuce, apples, peas, corn and other fruits and vegetables. They can eat up to five kilograms of green fruits and vegetables a day.

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