Moment of Burrow
Snuggle down! Burrows are holes or tunnels that protect all kinds of animals from things like extreme weather and predators. Get cozy and dig into these photos.
Male groundhogs come out of their hibernation burrows in early February. But it’s not to predict six more weeks of winter, as the <a href="https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/groundhog" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Groundhog Day</a> legend says. It’s to claim the critters’ territory!
Male groundhogs come out of their hibernation burrows in early February. But it’s not to predict six more weeks of winter, as the Groundhog Day legend says. It’s to claim the critters’ territory!