Nova Scotia's Shubenacadie Sam was the first of the famed furry prognosticators to emerge from their lairs on Groundhog Day, the popular tradition held every Feb. 2 in North America. Perhaps the most famous groundhog in the U.S. — Pennsylvania's Punxsutawney Phil — saw its shadow, meaning more cold and blustery weather. Co-handler John Griffiths holds Punxsutawney Phil for the crowd gathered at Gobbler's Knob on the 132nd Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Penn., on Friday. 's famed Fred la marmotte didn't see its shadow on Groundhog Day 2018. Merv, an inanimate stuffed animal, has been in the Groundhog Day game for more than two decades.

Source: CBC News February 02, 2018 12:00 UTC