Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow way more often than Pennsylvania's cloudy February climate suggests he should. With 18 cloudy days typical for the month, the famous groundhog's 107 shadow sightings since 1887 don't match up with the actual weather data.
For 140 years, Punxsutawney Phil has carried the weight of winter on his furry shoulders, charming crowds while delivering one of the most anticipated predictions of the year. From his life at the zoo with his family to the scrolls, rituals and caretakers behind the scenes, dive into the heart, history and joy behind the world’s most famous groundhog.
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