Is Punxsutawney Phil drugged?

Is Punxsutawney Phil drugged?

“No, Phil is not drugged. Phil loves the cameras. He thinks he’s performing,” Deeley responded. In the clip above, Oprah learned more about Phil and how his newfound fame was impacting his small town of Punxsutawney.

How is Punxsutawney Phil treated?

But speaking to The Washington Post, Punxsutawney Groundhog Club president Bill Deeley said Phil is treated well and enjoys his routine. He’s fed a healthy diet; his habitat is temperature-controlled; and his burrow inspected by the Department of Agriculture every year.

Is Punxsutawney Phil a rodent?

Punxsutawney Phil is a groundhog in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania who is the central figure in the borough’s annual Groundhog Day celebration. According to the tradition, if Phil sees his shadow and returns to his hole, he has predicted six more weeks of winter-like weather.

How often is Punxsutawney Phil wrong?

Since 1887, STORMFAX showed that Phil had an accurate long range forecast only about 39% of the time. According to NOAA, Phil’s accuracy over the last 10 years is looking better at 50%. Just looking ahead to the next two weeks, it looks like Phil’s prediction might be right.

Does Punxsutawney Phil live?

The Inner Circle is also responsible for planning the events and festivities surrounding Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, which is the largest Groundhog Day celebration in America. Punxsutawney Phil is one of the most famous residents of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.

Can I visit Punxsutawney Phil?

Visit Punxsutawney for a phun-philled time! Our mission is to promote Punxsutawney as a great destination to visit any time of the year! Up to date event and lodging information can be found by visiting Groundhog.org and Punxsutawney.com. For a FREE map & guide to the area, call 1-800-752-PHIL.

How can I watch Punxsutawney Phil live?

Live coverage of Groundhog Day events at Gobbler’s Knob will start on the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club’s website on Feb. 2 at 6:30 a.m. ET (5:30 a.m. CT.) The live show and Phil’s prediction will start streaming at 7:15 a.m. ET (6:15 a.m. CT). The stream will also be carried via the Groundhog Club’s Facebook page.