how long has phil the groundhog been alive

Punxsutawney Phil is officially claimed to be 138 years old as of 2026, according to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club and recent coverage of his “family” news.

How long Phil has “been alive”

• The Groundhog Club treats Phil as a single, immortal groundhog who has been making predictions since 1887 , which would make him about 139 years old in 2026 if taken literally.

• In practice, Phil is replaced by new animals over time, but the organization maintains the legend that he is the same groundhog , kept alive by a fictional “elixir of life.”

Why the age number varies

• Some sites round his age to “over 120 years” or “137 years,” depending on the year they were written.

• A 2024 article explicitly states he is 138 years old , tying that age to the same elixir‑of‑life story.

So in short: Phil is “138 years old” in legend , even though real groundhogs only live about 6–8 years in the wild and up to around 14 in captivity.

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