PETA has called for Groundhog Day alternatives in the past, including offering to send a giant gold coin to replace the animal in 2024. Groundhog Day has been celebrated in the U.S. since 1887.

PETA has consistently called for Phil's retirement in recent years, offering multiple suggestions on how to replace him as the town’s gimmick, including an animatronic groundhog.

What to know about the groundhog's prediction Pennsylvania Gov. nixes PETA's proposal to retire Punxsutawney Phil for Groundhog Day 2025 Groundhog Day 2025: Punxsutawney Phil sees shadow, predicts ...

PETA activists are calling for Punxsutawney Phil, the region's fluffiest weather predictor, to be replaced with a vegan "weather reveal cake" during Sunday's annual Groundhog Day celebration in ...

With Groundhog Day on Sunday, animal rights advocates on Long Island are touting a new human mascot as they urge officials to ...

PETA is pitching an edible alternative to Punxsutawney Phil predicting the weather this upcoming Groundhog Day: A cake that when cut is blue or pink.

Ahead of Groundhog Day, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) have drafted a group letter to The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club’s president, Tom Dunkel, suggesting a change to ...

This year’s Groundhog Day could look a little different than prior years. The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has issued a statement saying the Punxsutawney Phil should be ...

They added, "Groundhog Day is no piece of cake" for Punxsutawney Phil. Groundhogs are shy prey animals who, when allowed, actively avoid humans." ALSO SEE: PETA offers giant gold coin to replace ...

Animal-welfare activists with PETA and a Long Island group are asking officials to halt their annual Groundhog Day events with Malverne Mel and Holtsville Hal. PETA, or People for the Ethical ...

PETA has suggested that Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog who predicts whether winter will go on for six more weeks or spring will arrive early, should be replaced with a vegan 'weather reveal ...