PETA is advocating for the retirement of Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog known for his yearly weather predictions in the U.S. They propose replacing him with a giant coin.
The animal rights group has written a letter to the president of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, Tom Dunkel, asking them to replace the traditional groundhog with a large coin for the Groundhog Day celebration on February 2nd.
According to PETA, the person in question lacks expertise in meteorology and should not be taken advantage of annually for the sake of generating tourism revenue.
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PETA approached the club in 2022, suggesting the idea of using a persimmon tree to forecast the weather instead of relying on Phil.
During that time, PETA president Ingrid Newkirk stated that Phil is highly skilled in digging tunnels, searching for food, and leading a life that aligns with his natural instincts, rather than having expertise in weather prediction.
According to Newkirk, PETA is aiming to assist the groundhog club in starting a more compassionate February 2nd by advocating for Phil and his companion to be relocated to a trustworthy sanctuary. This way, Phil can live without any concerns, without being handled and spun around, and have the opportunity to engage in the natural behaviors that are currently restricted in his Plexiglas enclosure.
Since 1887, people from both the local community and those visiting from distant places have been coming to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to witness the annual event of Phil, a small furry creature, coming out of his temporary dwelling. Depending on whether Phil sees his shadow or not, this determines if there will be six more weeks of winter or an early arrival of spring.
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