Marmots

• 4 marmots released into the wild on Vancouver Island as part of breeding program

  In 2003, their population had dropped to fewer than 30 in the wild, but thanks to a breeding program, more than 400 are now emerging from hibernation.

  Environment

  Jun 23
  
• One of the rarest mammals in the world: The fight to save Vancouver Island’s marmots

  Adam Taylor said they release the marmots into a nest box with some of their favourite foods and familiar bedding so they can get a sense of home within their wild burrow.

  Environment

  Jun 24, 2024
  
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• Burrowing marmots undermining homes in West Kelowna neighbourhood

  Residents of one West Kelowna neighbourhood say they’re being undermined by migrating marmots from a nearby golf course.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2024
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• Marmot hitches 6-day ride from Colorado to Toronto, is safely returned home

  A marmot that stowed away in the engine compartment of a car and travelled from Colorado to Toronto earlier this year has been safely returned to its natural habitat. 

  Canada

  Jul 29, 2022
• 5 marmot pups born at the Calgary Zoo

  Vancouver Island marmots are one of the most endangered mammals in the world, with only 30 in the wild in 2003.

  Canada

  Jul 25, 2019
• Over 30 endangered Vancouver Island marmots die over winter

  Experts monitoring the critically endangered Vancouver Island marmot say three dozen of the animals have died over the winter in the central island region of Strathcona

  Jun 22, 2016
• More endangered Vancouver Island marmots released in the wild

  It was a good day for the future of the Vancouver Island marmot.

  Jun 27, 2015