In the wild, groundhogs are signaled when to hibernate by the change in the daylight hours. He is fed and cared for every day, so he does not have to search for food. What does Phil feel like? It feels like a German Shepard. It is used to keep him dry. His inner layer of fur is soft, much like a bunny.
It is used to keep him warm. He does shed is fur with the change in the seasons. How much does he weigh? Well, that depends on the time of the year. In the summer months he is much larger because he eats more. In the winter he is smaller. The range is anywhere between 17 pounds. What does he eat? He gets a steady diet of veggies. His tastes change much as humans do. For a time he will really enjoy carrots then a month later he might now want them at all. A few things that seem to remain consistent is kale, sweet potatoes, corn on the cob, and bananas Does he eat fruit?
He enjoys bananas and apples. Does Phil go to the Vet? Each year he gets a physical and check-up. Are you allowed to pet Phil?
No, unfortunately, you cannot. He is a wild animal and the only ones that are permitted to touch him are his handlers. How sharp are his teeth? Well, he has two teeth on the top and two teeth on the bottle. They are VERY sharp. He does bite. The handlers were specific animal handling gloves with a pair of chain mil gloves that butchers wear underneath. Has Phil ever lost a tooth?
His dentist examined it and saw that it had a cavity. The legend is simple: the groundhog's shadow on Feb. A sunny day means the groundhog will see his shadow — this is taken as a sign that the next six weeks will bring wintry weather. A cloudy day means the opposite. In Punxsutawney, marked the first time that Groundhog Day appeared in the local newspaper.
The following year brought the first official trek to Gobbler's Knob. Each year since then has seen a steady increase in participation of the celebration from people all over the world. It's been the same Punxsutawney Phil for all years of the tradition, according to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club.
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