The tradition of a groundhog predicting the weather has spanned centuries. Here is what you need to know about Punxsutawney ...
Today, Punxsutawney lore is showcased through Gobbler’s Knob, the home of Punxsutawney Phil and the location of his annual ...
A new analysis from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Punxsutawney Phil came in near the bottom of a pack of long-time U.S.-based animal forecasters.
The famous groundhog and his partner Phyllis welcomed two baby groundhogs -- also called pups, kits or cubs -- in March 2024, making Punxsutawney Phil the first prophetic groundhog to do so since 1886 ...
Feb. 2 is Groundhog Day! Did you know there is a special “groundhog punch” that keeps Punxsutawney Phil alive? This lets him ...
The weather-predicting groundhog celebrity has met two presidents and drinks a life-extending elixir: "Our Phil is like, probably 139 years old," Groundhog Club Inner Circle President Tom Dunkel says.
In the cold early hours of Sunday, Feb. 2, the “Seer of Seers” will emerge from his cozy burrow in Gobbler’s Knob in ...
In a letter to Dunkel, PETA offered to deliver a vegan cake to Punxsutawney Phil's home of Gobbler's Knob in Pennsylvania each Groundhog Day, indefinitely. That's if Dunkel agrees to the let the ...
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is calling to ax a beloved American tradition – and to replace it with what it calls a "delicious" vegan substitution. The animal rights ...
Continuing the play on words, Newkirk said, "Groundhog Day is no piece of cake" for Punxsutawney Phil, detailing that "groundhogs are shy prey animals who, when allowed, actively avoid humans." ...
to be a part of the celebrations revolving around Punxsutawney Phil's winter forecast. While Groundhog Day isn't a federal holiday in the United States, the traditional observance celebrates the ...
Before we find out what Punxsutawney Phil's call is for the rest of the winter, let's learn everything you need to know about his big day. Groundhog Day is celebrated every year on Feb. 2.