National Hedgehog Day

National Hedgehog Day is celebrated annually on February 2nd, the same day as Groundhog Day, but focuses on the spiny mammal, stemming from ancient Roman traditions that used hedgehogs for weather prediction before Germans brought the custom to America, substituting groundhogs since hedgehogs aren't native. The day raises awareness for hedgehog conservation, promoting activities like creating wildlife-friendly gardens, supporting rescues, and learning fun facts about these insect-eating creatures.