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Julie Scardina, SeaWorld and Busch Gardens animal ambassador, introduces the TODAY anchors to a few animals from around the world that are facing threats to their survival, including a black-and-white ruffed lemur from Madagascar and a Burmese python. (TODAY)

This year marked the 127th year of the Groundhog Day celebration in Punxsutawney, Pa., and famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil didn't disappoint, crawling out of his burrow to make his prediction in front of 35,000 spectators. TODAY's Erica Hill and Lester Holt report. (TODAY)

Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, addresses a Senate-approved fiscal bill while speaking on the House floor, Tuesday. (NBC News)

February's famous forecasting rodent, Punxsutawney Phil, didn't see his shadow at Gobbler's Knob in Pennsylvania, a supposed sign that warmer weather is not far away. (TODAY show)

February's famous forecasting rodent, Punxsutawney Phil, sees his shadow at Gobbler's Knob in Pennsylvania.