Van Isle Violet to test perfect Groundhog Day record on Vancouver Island

Van Isle Violet, a marmot on Vancouver Island, will test her perfect Groundhog Day record on February 2. She has accurately predicted six or more weeks of winter for three consecutive years. Her caretakers emphasize that Violet's main role is to breed and help recover the endangered marmot population. They remind the public that while Groundhog Day is fun, Vancouver Island marmots are critically endangered.