The Newport Aquarium iguana, Persephone, has weighed in on the age-old Groundhog Day debate, choosing the "6 More Weeks of Winter" bowl for her morning salad, aligning with Punxsutawney Phil's prediction of an extended winter. As more than 40,000 eager attendees gathered at Gobbler's Knob in Pennsylvania to witness Phil's declaration, enthusiasts from far and wide flocked to the festive event, with some supporters driving 15 hours and sleeping in their cars just for a glimpse of the famous groundhog. While Phil and Persephone's predictions set the tone for weather expectations, various other weather-predicting animals and critters across the United States, like Staten Island Chuck and General Beauregard Lee, also play a role in the annual tradition. The accuracy of these furry forecasters may be debatable, but their charm and allure continue to draw crowds year after year.