It's almost time for the iconic groundhog Punxsutawney Phil to come out of hibernation. After a uniquely harsh winter for some parts of the country, people may be hoping that Phil does not see his ...

Feb. 2 (UPI) --Are you prepared for another six weeks of winter? In an annual tradition, Punxsutawney Phil made that prediction when he saw his shadow during the annual Groundhog Day on Feb. 2 in ...

However, in the old country other animals were used, but the plentifulness of groundhogs made them a good candidate in the US. Technically, the official start of spring is March 20, but the ...