No matter your thoughts on his weather-predicting abilities, you have to admit: Punxsutawney Phil is definitely a very famous animal in American history. The marmot has had quite a life… meeting famous people, traveling the country and even having a movie made about his special day. Groundhog Day is steeped in tradition that dates back to the 1800s. Here are some fun facts about Punxsutawney Phil and his Inner Circle.