Since groundhogs are not native to Oregon, the Oregon Zoo has selected Filbert, the beaver, as its official weather forecaster every Feb. 2 since 2020. This year, Filbert was joined by Blaze the ...

So, the next time you encounter a beaver, remember to give a dam about the importance of conservation. Groundhogs, the eastern relatives of marmots, are masters of energy conservation. During ...

Portlanders better bundle up, as Filbert the beaver, aka Stumptown Fil has agreed with Punxsutawney Phil this Groundhog Day – ...

Punxsutawney Phil isn't the only animal used to signal the end of winter weather. States all over the country have their own ...

A Minnesota senator has introduced a bill aimed at repealing a prohibition on eating certain beavers in the state.

Portland, United States - 03, 2025 Keep those jackets handy, Portlanders. Filbert the beaver, affectionately known as Stumptown Fil, has made his annual "furcast" at the Oregon Zoo, predicting another ...

Portland residents should keep their coats handy as Filbert the beaver, affectionately known as Stumptown Fil, has predicted six more weeks of winter .

“Stumptown Fil,” -- or Filbert the beaver, who lives at the Portland Zoo -- on Sunday echoed his national counterpart, ...

On Sunday, the groundhog Punxsatawney Phil made his prediction that there would be 6 more weeks of winter. But do we really ...

Filbert made his first weather prediction as ‘Stumptown Fil’ in 2020 with the help of one of his keepers, Tina Parr. Tina has ...