Monthly Archives: April 2025

Shifting Burrows: How Climate Change is Reshaping Marmot Habitats

Climate Change and Marmots: A Shifting Landscape Marmots have long been the quiet custodians of alpine meadows, their burrows dotting the high slopes and their whistles echoing across mountain valleys. But in recent decades, the familiar rhythms of marmot life … Continue reading

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Alaska’s Marmot Day: A Celebration of Furry Forecasters

When most Americans think of February 2nd, they picture a certain groundhog in Pennsylvania predicting the arrival of spring. But in Alaska, February 2nd isn’t Groundhog Day — it’s Marmot Day, a celebration honoring the state’s own furry weather forecasters and their … Continue reading

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The Day the Sky Fell Down: A Marmot’s Perspective

Alright, gather ’round, me pups! Ol’ Whiskers here is gonna tell you about the day the sky fell down. It was something even we marmots couldn’t ignore. Now, we marmots, we’re used to a bit of a commotion. The occasional … Continue reading

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Burrowed in Debt

Marmots and Tariffs: The Unlikely Economic Crisis in the Alpine Underground Tariffs. They’re the stuff of international trade disputes, economic downturns and late-night political rants. But while most of us think tariffs only affect humans, a lesser-known victim has emerged … Continue reading

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