Punxsutawney Phil to mark 1st Groundhog Day as a father
I am no groundhog, but I predict 6 more weeks of WINTER!!
Punxsutawney Phil to mark 1st Groundhog Day as a father
The groundhog and his partner Phyllis became parents of two in 2024.
https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Living/punxsutawney-phil-1st-groundhog-day-as-father/story?id=118306052&utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us
By Yi-Jin Yu via GMA logo February 1, 2025, 3:33 PM
Punxsutawney Phil is getting ready to make another key weather prediction this coming Groundhog Day, Feb. 2 -- and it'll be the first year he will do so as a parent.
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
The annual tradition of having a groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil decide whether winter will continue or spring will arrive early dates back to Feb. 2, 1887, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, and is based on a Pennsylvania Dutch legend imported by German immigrants who settled in the Keystone State.
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Punxsutawney Phil will take up his annual perch on Feb. 2 at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, which has grown over the years to include a groundhog sanctuary, gift shop and visitor center.
Punxsutawney Phil will emerge from his burrow on Feb. 2, and if he "sees" his shadow and returns underground, it's a sign winter will continue for six more weeks. However, if he remains above ground on a cloudy day and doesn't "see" his shadow, it's a sign spring is on its way.............
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Punxsutawney Phil's wife has babies The world famous groundhog’s Facebook page announced that he and his wife Phyllis have welcomed two pups. ABC News’ Danny New has more.
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