Fred la marmotte
Fred la marmotte is a groundhog located in Val-d'Espoir near Percé, Quebec, whose behaviour is used to predict weather on Groundhog Day. Fred is the official groundhog of Quebec for Groundhog Day predictions. The name "Fred la marmotte" is passed to a succession of groundhogs, that are replaced as they retire or die.
Usage of Fred
According to the tradition of Groundhog Day, if the enlisted groundhog sees its shadow, then spring will be delayed; if it does not see its shadow, then spring will be early.Fred was the only groundhog located on a World Heritage Site to be used for Groundhog Day weather prediction.