Hey guys, I'm lookin' for a little help. ;o) I am presently searching for any academic articles-- or books!-- dealing with early spring folklore, such as Groundhog's Day. However, I hear that in Europe the bear and badger is used instead of the woodchuck (Groundhog) in predicting spring. So far, I've not came up with any academic lit. (articles, which'll be easier for me to acquire, now) re: the bear and badger in use for seasonal "divination", if you will.

Take Care,
Wade MacMorrighan