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1. What is Alabama's Groundhog name?
2. Did groundhog see his shadow 2021 Alabama?
3. Are groundhogs common in Alabama?
4. Are there marmots in Alabama?
5. Where can I watch the groundhog 2021?
6. What town does the groundhog live in?
7. What happened to Birmingham bill?
8. Is it legal to shoot a groundhog in Alabama?
9. Can you shoot groundhogs in Alabama?
10. Are groundhogs playful?
11. Do mountain lions live in Alabama?
12. Are wolves in Alabama?
13. Are porcupines in Alabama?
14. Can you eat groundhog?
15. Is Groundhog Day Real?
16. Are groundhogs nocturnal?

What is Alabama's Groundhog name?

Where is Birmingham Bill? A tradition at the Birmingham Zoo since 1990, the annual winter Groundhog Day forecast was made famous in the Magic City by the Zoo's lovable and cuddly groundhog Birmingham Bill.

Did groundhog see his shadow 2021 Alabama?

Update: Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow at Gobbler's Knob this morning, indicating there will be 6 more weekes of winter.

Are groundhogs common in Alabama?

In North America, the woodchuck ranges from eastern Alaska to Labrador, and in the West, south to northern Idaho and into Arkansas in the central United States, and to the coastal plains soil province in the southeastern United States. In Alabama, the range is generally confined north of the 33rd parallel.

Are there marmots in Alabama?

You can call them Alabama groundhogs, but they're more often referred to as woodchucks in these parts. ... Groundhogs, also known as woodchucks or marmots, are the largest members of the squirrel family. The rodents can grow as large as 2 feet long, not including their tail and weigh around 13 pounds.

Where can I watch the groundhog 2021?

To watch, audiences just need to check out the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club website, where a video preshow will begin at 6:30 a.m. on Feb. 2. The live show, including Phil's emergence and an official translation of his prediction will begin streaming at 7:15 a.m.

What town does the groundhog live in?

Punxsutawney Phil is a groundhog in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania who is the central figure in the borough's annual Groundhog Day celebration. On February 2 each year, Punxsutawney holds a civic festival with music and food.

What happened to Birmingham bill?

Birmingham Bill is the Birmingham Zoo's ceremonial groundhog. He was the featured part of a ceremony held on Groundhog Day. The original Birmingham Bill lived to be 10 years old, and passed away on February 13, 1996, 11 days after his final forecast.

Is it legal to shoot a groundhog in Alabama?

In general, shooting woodchucks is not recommended. Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries regulations allow individuals to shoot and remove one woodchuck through the depredation process for each incident in which they cause damage to structures, crops, landscape, or other property.

Can you shoot groundhogs in Alabama?

The following are designated as game animals in Alabama: bear, beaver, coyote, deer, fox, opossum, eastern cottontail rabbit, swamp rabbit, raccoon, squirrel,nutria, mountain lion (cougar), red wolf, groundhog, bobcat, feral swine (wild hog) and alligator.

Are groundhogs playful?

The young are playful and often wrestle. Status in Tennessee: Common in their preferred habitat across the state. Fun Facts: Often referred to as "whistle-pigs" for their many vocalizations; Woodchucks will often grind and chatter their teeth when cornered.

Do mountain lions live in Alabama?

Although mountain lions have not been documented in Alabama for a number of decades, we are eager to see any real evidence of them since they are found in some neighboring states. Most pictures we are sent are domestic cats or bobcats, and others are foxes, coyotes, domestic dogs, and even raccoons.

Are wolves in Alabama?

The U.S. state of Alabama is home to these known indigenous mammal species. Four of these native species have become extirpated within the state, including the American bison (Bison bison), cougar (Puma concolor), gray wolf (Canis lupus), and the elk (Cervus canadensis). ...

Are porcupines in Alabama?

Porcupines occur naturally in the western and northern United States, from Alaska to Pennsylvania and far into Canada. They have not appeared in any of the southern states, except for mountains in Virginia, but you are correct that armadillos and coyotes are relatively recent migrants to many areas of the Southeast.

Can you eat groundhog?

"The simple fact is, groundhogs are eminently edible and delicious," writes Everett J. Castro in Mother Earth News. "Like rabbits and squirrels (both of which are valued food animals), whistle-pigs are vegetarians. Thus, their meat, when properly prepared, is quite tasty and tender."

Is Groundhog Day Real?

On February 2, 1887, Groundhog Day, featuring a rodent meteorologist, is celebrated for the first time at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. ... Groundhog Day has its roots in the ancient Christian tradition of Candlemas, when clergy would bless and distribute candles needed for winter.

Are groundhogs nocturnal?

Groundhog Behavior

Activity: Groundhogs are diurnal (active during the day) from spring to fall. Most activity occurs during the early morning and early evening hours, at which groundhogs emerge from their burrows to gather food.