Although few expect Gobbler's Knob to take PETA up on any of the offers anytime soon, the group still tries to draw attention ... began to rely on the groundhog, another hibernating animal.

February 2 marks Groundhog Day and is the day we wait with bated breath to find out if Punxsutawney Phil will see his shadow.

The non-profit animal rights group commonly known as PETA says in a news release that they've made an "irresistible offer" to Tom Dunkel, president of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club ... the group ...