Is the groundhog dead?

His handlers, members of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, insist Phil has stayed alive for at least 136 years since his first prediction in 1886 by drinking an “elixir of life.” In reality, groundhogs live up to six years in the wild and about 14 years in captivity, PBS reported.

Did Phil the groundhog die?

Did Mel the groundhog die?

How old was groundhog that died?

How old was the groundhog that just died?

2, died recently, just days before Groundhog Day, according to reports. Mel “crossed over the rainbow bridge,” the wranglers who take care of him posted on Facebook over the weekend. He was about 3 years old.

What year did the groundhog die?

Fans of Groundhog Day will be happy to know that its shining star, Punxsutawney Phil, has not died in 2022. Indeed, the famous animal emerged from his burrow on Feb. 2, 2022, and saw his shadow, predicting another extra six weeks of winter.

Is the groundhog real?

Also known as woodchucks, groundhogs belong to a group of large ground squirrels known as marmots. They grow up to 25 inches long and can live for 10 years in captivity. (According to legend, Punxsutawney Phil is more than 125 years old thanks to the magical punch he imbibes every summer.)

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Which groundhog died today?

Milltown Mel, one of New Jersey’s weather-predicting groundhogs, died Sunday — just days before the big annual ceremony. His death was announced on the groundhog’s official Facebook page.

What happens if the groundhog dies?

Several wild theories are now circulating on Reddit, including one that suggests the groundhog’s death is an “indicator of collapse”, implying that something bad could soon happen. A few others believe they will get six more months of winter as the annual ceremony did not take place.

Is the groundhog still alive?

CORRECTION: Punxsutawney Phil is alive and well! The groundhog that died was the New Jersey version, known as Milltown Mel. No one knows when he slumbered off, but it was during his hibernation phase.

What happens if Phil sees his shadow?

According to the tradition, if Phil sees his shadow and returns to his hole, he has predicted six more weeks of winter-like weather. If Phil does not see his shadow, he has predicted an “early spring.” Punxsutawney’s event is the most famous of many Groundhog Day festivals held in the United States and Canada.

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How old is the groundhog that died?

He was about 3 years old. The crew in Milltown, about 37 miles southwest of the Big Apple, said it was probably too close to Groundhog Day to find a replacement rodent, so they would likely have to skip a ceremony this year, Fox 5 reported.