The movie is fictional but Groundhog Day (asking a groundhog for a long-term weather report)  IS A REAL THING!

But wait, what even ARE groundhogs? AND do they have any qualifications in meteorology?

Ann Jones is examining the biological accuracy of classic movies with the help of scientists and fans in the series "Hollywood Lied to Us."

Featuring:

• Link Olson, Curator of Mammals, University of Alaska Museum.
• Dr Adam Daniel, Western Sydney University. 
• Associate Professor Mike Rennie, Lakehead University.
• Groundhog Day by Columbia Pictures 

Production:

• Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.
• Petria Ladgrove, Producer.
• Additional mastering: Isabella Tropiano

This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and Kaurna people.

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