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PETA Proposes Hologram Replacement for Groundhog Day's Phil

1/22/2026

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PETA has proposed replacing Punxsutawney Phil with a high-tech hologram for Groundhog Day.
Ingrid Newkirk, founder of PETA, argued Phil's welfare is at risk.
The hologram would deliver weather predictions while allowing Punxsutawney Phil to hibernate peacefully.
PETA previously offered vegan cakes and a gold coin to retire Phil and modernize the event.

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PETA has proposed replacing Punxsutawney Phil with a high-tech hologram for Groundhog Day.
Ingrid Newkirk, founder of PETA, argued Phil's welfare is at risk.
The hologram would deliver weather predictions while allowing Punxsutawney Phil to hibernate peacefully.
PETA previously offered vegan cakes and a gold coin to retire Phil and modernize the event.