Feb. 2 is designated as Groundhog Day. While most people have heard of Punxsutawney Phil who resides in Pennsylvania, Ohio is home to its very own weather predicting groundhog -- Buckeye Chuck.
The popular rodent has recently found a new home at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
"He is a year and a half. We estimate he was born June of 2022 and then came here in June of 2023," explained Jim Nemet, Director of Wildlife at the Museum.
Buckeye Chuck's inception began in 1979. Tradition says if our rodent friend sees its shadow, six more weeks of winter is on the way. If he doesn’t, spring is set to arrive early.
Last year, Buckeye Chuck saw his shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter.
On Friday, Buckeye Chuck will make the trip from Cleveland to Marion, Ohio, for the official ceremony.
"Part of his responsibility here is to be an ambassador for his species, but all other species in Ohio in a lot of our education programs," said Nemet. --
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1 окт 2024
