This Is Where the Famous Groundhog Named Punxsutawney Phil Lives

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Clue # 2 Did you know? In Alaska, Groundhog Day is known as Marmot Day. • The largest celebration in the United States takes place in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. • This is where the famous groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil lives. • Crowds of up to 40,000 people gather to see Punxsutawney Phil come out of his burrow early in the morning. • The diary of James L. Morris from Pennsylvania stated that Groundhog Day was first celebrated on February 2, 1840. • However, it was not until 1886 when people started to gather at the Gobbler’s Knob to watch the weather prediction of the groundhog. • Clymer Freas, the editor of a local newspaper called the Punxsutawney Spirit, was known as the pioneer of Groundhog Day. • The largest celebration for Groundhog Day in Canada takes place in Wiarton, Ontario. Their famous groundhog's name is Wiarton Willie. • Other countries such as Serbia, Germany and the United Kingdom also have similar spring forecasting traditions. • A groundhog is also known as a woodchuck. • Groundhogs eat large amounts of food during summer and sleep all winter. This

process is called hibernation. Question Where is the largest Groundhog Day celebration in Canada? A. Ontario B. Quebec C. Manitoba

Question D. Niagara Falls New York City’s groundhog or... .------.. -.-...... - -.-. -.- .. ... -. .- -- . -.. .--. --- - .... --- .-.. . .--. . - . ©Think Tank 2020 Clue # 3 Did you know? Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow 85% of the time. • When Punxsutawney Phil is not predicting the weather at Gobbler’s Knob, he lives in the local library. • Groundhogs are the largest animal in the squirrel family. • Groundhogs, also known as marmots, can be found from Alaska all the way south to Georgia. • Groundhogs hibernate from October to February. • Groundhogs are diurnal animals which means that they are active during the day. • They are usually active early in the morning and late in the afternoon. • Groundhogs have sharp claws which allow them to dig large underground burrows. They can dig burrows up 6 feet deep and 20 feet wide. • Their burrows often have multiple exits in case the animals need to escape from predators. • Groundhogs have excellent swimming and climbing capabilities. They usually climb when escaping a threat or checking out their surroundings. • Groundhogs prefer to live in open areas and the edges of woodlands. • A groundhog is also known a whistle-pig. The name whistle-pig comes from the high-pitched scream let out to warn other groundhogs when danger is around. What month do groundhogs typically begin hibernation? Question A. August B. September C. October

Question D. November

Statistics, however, show his shadow-based predictions have only been correct…

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Think Tank Think © 4 Digit Code

First number of code : ______The percent of correct shadow-based predictions MINUS 37.

Second number of code : The length in inches of a groundhog’s tail. ______

Third number of code : What number is represented by ______“ . . . _ _ ” ?

Last number of code : ______What number is the letter “G” in clue #1?

1. Groundhogs prefer to live in ______. 4. The custom from Europe was A. Open areas inspired by ______. B. Wooded areas A. Candlemas Day C. Mountains B. Australia Day D. Jungles C. Candle Day D. Euro day 2. What does diurnal mean? 5. What type of animal hunts A. Active during winter groundhogs? B. Active at night A. Wolves C. Active during the day B. Bobcats D. None of the above C. Raccoons D. All of the above 3. How many Inner Circle members are 6. Where does Punxsutawney Phil live? allowed to hold Punxsutawney Phil? A. Indiana A. 1 B. Maryland B. 2 C. Ohio C. 3 D. Pennsylvania D. 4

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