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Question of the Week

February 2nd marks the annual Groundhog Day Celebration in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Many people think of groundhogs as pests, but learning about groundhogs can help us to better understand their behavior so that we can live with and respect these unique creatures.

Source: Pennsylvania Game Commission

Which of the following statements about groundhogs is true? (Check all that apply)
Groundhogs are known by various names, including whistlepig, marmot and woodchuck.	Groundhogs and rabbits are rodents and are closely related, evidenced by their two front teeth.
It is estimated that groundhogs can live to be eight or nine years old.	Vacant groundhog burrows are often used by other species, like foxes and skunks, to raise young.
Groundhogs primarily eat a variety of vegetation, including grasses, clover, and garden vegetables.	Groundhogs often live near streams, lakes, creeks and other bodies of water to assist them in staying hydrated.

Congratulations for answering this week's question correctly!
Name	County
Michael Almasy	Westmoreland
Josh Boggio	Westmoreland
Emily Bragonier	Allegheny
Nicholas Clayton	Westmoreland
Alex Craine	Westmoreland
Amanda Dorio	Westmoreland
Shayna Fiorina	Westmoreland
Teresa Hanning	Westmoreland
Chris Larkin	Westmoreland
Doreen Lu	Delaware
John Lukon	Westmoreland
Krystalyn M	Westmoreland
Tyler Mains	Westmoreland
Sean McCarthy	Delaware
Matthew Nitkiewicz	Westmoreland
Lindsay Palm	Berks
Morgan Roble	Westmoreland

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Pennsylvania Game Commission

University of California Museum of Paleontology

Source: Pennsylvania Game Commission

Pennsylvania Environment and Ecology Standard

4.7 Threatened, Endangered and Extinct Species

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Groundhog Day Hidden Message

Source: Pennsylvania Game Commission

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