IN A FLASH: A Squirrel Instead?

If you’re looking for a rodent to give a weather prediction in Kent, you may have to ask one of our ubiquitous black squirrels. Groundhogs hibernate over winter, entering a dormant state in late fall and typically not emerging until late winter or early spring – weeks after Groundhog Day.

Black squirrel near a tree on Front Campus

The day’s forecast for the morning of Feb. 2 in Kent calls for cloudy weather. So, any black squirrels who are scurrying around campus are not likely to see their shadows. (Yay, early spring?)

Black squirrel standing tall, eating an acorn

Photos by Bob Christy, senior photography coordinator, University Communications and Marketing

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POSTED: Friday, February 2, 2024 08:10 AM
Updated: Friday, February 2, 2024 12:07 PM
WRITTEN BY:
Phil B. Soencksen