As the winter months approach and the temperature drops, many animals go into deep sleep to conserve energy and survive the harsh conditions. This period of inactivity is known as hibernation and it ...

Whether you call them woodchucks, whistle pigs, ground pigs, or groundhogs, these large ground squirrels can be a real nuisance in your yard and garden. “Groundhogs eat whatever is available and most ...

Groundhog Day in your yard? Here's how to get rid of them forever originally appeared on Dengarden. The groundhog shown in the movie Groundhog Day looks like a cute little creature, but, when colonize ...

Fall is officially underway on campus, and you may have noticed a few non-human activities going on under your nose. Along with the groundhogs we all know and love, squirrels, skunks, bunnies, bats, ...

The groundhog (Marmota monax), famously associated with Groundhog Day predictions, is actually one of North America’s true hibernators. Unlike bears, groundhogs enter a much deeper state of torpor, ...

Groundhogs might not look like the most exciting animals at first glance. They’re chunky, furry creatures with short legs and strong claws. But these animals are full of surprises! Also known as ...

CLINTON, Iowa — Euthanasia of groundhogs along Camanche Avenue in Clinton has been paused as the City looks for other solutions to manage the population. The groundhog colony can be found in the ...

In "Woody Woodchuck's Adventure," Father Woodchuck watches over his family as they awaken from winter hibernation. As spring arrives, the woodchucks venture outside to find food while avoiding ...

A hamster-sized primate from Madagascar, the fat-tailed dwarf lemur is our closest genetic relative known to hibernate. They also tend to live longer than you’d expect given their size. New research ...

Groundhog Day, observed each year on Feb. 2, is used to predict whether spring will arrive early. In some communities, Groundhog Day festivals are held in honour of the rodent’s predictions. Whether ...

All the hopes of the winter weary are pinned on this lowly rodent to tell them that winter will end sooner than later. And by the time you read this the verdict will be in. You must be logged in to ...

For the first time ever, Phil has found post-Groundhog Day employment Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has previously appeared on MTV, The ...