Pennsylvania gov rebuffs PETA's demands on Punxsutawney Phil

Pennsylvania gov rebuffs PETA's demands on Punxsutawney Phil: 'Come and take it'
Groundhog Day is more than a holiday in Pennsylvania, as Gov. Josh Shapiro defended Punxsutawney Phil against overtures from PETA to retire the rodent.
Pennsylvania Gov. nixes PETA's proposal to retire Punxsutawney Phil for Groundhog Day 2025
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro isn't sweet on PETA's plan to replace Punxsutawney Phil with a 'weather reveal' dessert on Groundhog Day.
Punxsutawney Phil makes his Groundhog Day winter prediction
The world-famous prognosticating groundhog Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow when he emerged from his den in western Pennsylvania early Sunday, meaning six more weeks of winter, according to the beloved and age-old 132-year-old folklore. If Pennsylvania’s fluffy meteorologist hadn’t seen his shadow, it could have meant Spring was near.
Groundhog Day 2025: Did the Georgia groundhog see his shadow? What about Punxsutawney Phil
Gen. Beauregard Lee is the Georgia groundhog. Punxsutawney Phil is the national groundhog. Did they see their shadows? Here's what happened.
How many Punxsutawney Phils have there been through the years of Groundhog Day ceremonies?
So while there have likely been several Punxsutawney Phils since 1886, the Groundhog Club doesn't publicize that information, maintaining that Phil is over 130 years old thanks to the elixir of life. (The club also maintains that Phil is accurate 100% of the time, while the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says it's more like 35% ).
Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of winter after waking up to see his shadow on Groundhog Day
Punxsutawney Phil -- perhaps the world's most famous groundhog -- saw his shadow meaning, according to legend, that we will have six more weeks of winter.
Groundhog Day 2025 photos: Punxsutawney Phil makes his prediction
Groundhog handler AJ Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil after the groundhog saw his shadow predicting six more weeks of winter during the 139th annual Groundhog Day festivities on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, in Punxsutawney, Pa. (Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)
Pennsylvania Governor Fires Back at PETA After It Suggests Replacing Punxsutawney Phil With a Vegan Cake: 'Come and Take It'
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro defends Groundhog Day icon Punxsutawney Phil against PETA's proposal to replace him with a vegan cake.
Punxsutawney Phil marks 1st Groundhog Day as a father
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, according to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
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Does Punxsutawney Phil have a wife? Family, age and more explored as Ground Hog sees his shadow
Punxsutawney Phil, the famous weather-predicting groundhog, became the focus of two different attention– because of his ...
Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, handlers say, predicting 6 more weeks of wintry weather
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow and is predicting six more weeks of wintry weather, his top-hatted handlers announced from ...
Early spring? Late winter? Did Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow?
According to folklore, we can expect an early spring if Punxsutawney Phil does not see his shadow on Groundhog Day.
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Punxsutawney Phil, When He’s Not Predicting the Weather, Is Active as a Local Mascot Year Round
If you've ever wondered what Punxsutawney Phil does the rest of the year, he's actually a pretty active mascot for the ...