Eventually, this belief transferred over to the black cat. Today, the rabbit is often a symbol of fertility and good luck. Some people carry a rabbit's foot as a good luck charm. The Easter bunny also means good fortune because the mythical animal brings candy to children. Perhaps the most famous animal legend surrounds the woodchuck, often called a groundhog.
Legend tells that the animal can predict the weather.
According to the legend, the groundhog leaves its winter burrow each year on Feb. 2. If the groundhog sees its shadow, winter will linger for six more weeks. If the animal does not see its shadow, spring will come early. The exact origin of the legend is still a mystery, but many believe it is a carryover from early Europe where a similar myth surrounded the badger. Meteorologists and naturalists both concluded that the groundhog has little weather predicting capacities.