Vancouver Island Marmot

• 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
  
• Gob the Vancouver Island marmot journeys back to breeding centre after release

  The Vancouver Island marmot, found only on Vancouver Island, is still making its way back from extinction after reaching a low of fewer than 30 animals in 2003.

  Environment

  Mar 26
  
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• Baby boom helps critically endangered Vancouver Island marmot population

  The population of wild Vancouver Island marmots fell to just 30 animals in 2003. Now, 20 years later, the population has grown by a factor of 10.

  Environment

  Dec 28, 2023
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• 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
• Oldest marmot in captivity passes away at Calgary Zoo

  Staff at the Calgary Zoo are mourning the loss of a 14-year-old Vancouver Island marmot.

  Jan 5, 2016
• Luke, Leia, and Yoda among marmot pups born at the Calgary Zoo

  The recent release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens is being cited as the inspiration behind the names chosen for several Vancouver Island marmot pups born at the Calgary Zoo.

  Entertainment

  Dec 21, 2015