WEATHER ORACLE SUCCESSION
ANIMAL-BASED WEATHER PREDICTION — A HISTORICAL TIMELINE
BEAR
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Medieval EuropeIf the bear saw its shadow on Candlemas, winter continued.
WINTER PENALTY: 4 weeks
BADGER
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Germany, "Dachstag"German settlers watched badgers emerge from burrows on Feb 2.
WINTER PENALTY: 4 weeks
GROUNDHOG
Pennsylvania, 1887No badgers in Pennsylvania. The groundhog was promoted.
WINTER PENALTY: 6 weeks
ANOMALY DETECTED: Winter penalty increased from 4 weeks to 6 weeks upon groundhog succession. No explanation on file.