Marmot researchers raise a toast for Groundhog Day
Saturday, February 2, 2013 - 00:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Groundhog Day is party time for 'marmotophiles,' scientists who have cozied up to the furry animals for years.For most Americans, Groundhog Day is a quaint oddity or a movie starring Bill Murray. For Punxsutawney Phil Sowerby, the Pennsylvania critter who'll be dragged out of his burrow Saturday by men in top hats to look for his shadow, the day must be a supreme annoyance.