Staten Island Chuck, also referred to more formally as Charles G. Hogg, is a groundhog who resides in the Staten Island Zoo in Staten Island, New York in the United States. He is noted as the official groundhog meteorologist of New York City who predicts the duration of winter each February 2 on Groundhog Day. He makes the prediction based on whether or not he sees his shadow at 7:30 A.M. on Groundhog Day. The ceremony at the zoo is often attended and officiated by the Mayor of New York City.
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Past Predictions
The Staten Island Zoo claims that Chuck has correctly predicted the duration of winter 80% of the time since the 1980s, in natural circumstances a groundhog could never live more than 10 years or so.
| Year | Prediction | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | early spring | In contrast to Punxsutawney Phil's prediction of six more weeks of winter. In this notorious prediction, Chuck bit mayor Michael Bloomberg during the ceremony.[1] |
| 2008 | early spring[2] |
See also
References
- ^ "Bloomberg's groundhog attack". Newsday. 2009-02-02. http://weblogs.newsday.com/news/local/longisland/politics/blog/2009/02/video_bloombergs_groundhog_att.html.
- ^ "NYC area's furry forecasters weighing in on winter". Newsday. 2008-02-02. http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/newyork/ny-bc-nyc--groundhogday0202feb02,0,3198787.story.
External links
- The Staten Island Zoo where Chuck resides
- Video of Staten Island Chuck biting Mayor Michael Bloomberg
- Bite Lands Staten Island Chuck's Mug on Shirt
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