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Beltane with the Marmots: Fire, Frolics and Fermented Dandelions
Every spring, as the snow melts and the first green shoots brave the open air, humans celebrate the turning of the season with May Day. But did you know marmots do too? Yes, indeed. While you’re braiding flower crowns and … Continue reading
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
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
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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Marmot Awakening: How the Spring Equinox Shapes Marmot Life
The Spring Equinox: A New Beginning for Marmot Communities As the snow begins to melt and the first green shoots peek through the frost, marmot communities across the alpine meadows stir from their long winter slumber. For marmots, the arrival … Continue reading
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The Clover Conspiracy: Marmots, Myths and Mischief
The hunt for the four-leaf clover. Continue reading
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Celebrating the Unsung Matriarchs: Female Marmots on International Women’s Day
On International Women’s Day, we honor the resilience, leadership and contributions of women across species — including the often-overlooked female marmots! These remarkable alpinists are key figures in their communities, showcasing teamwork, intelligence and survival instincts that are crucial to … Continue reading
Midwinter Reprieve
Enjoy the warm weather, but keep your winter coat close! Continue reading
A Leap February Prediction
After a bitterly cold January, predicting anything resembling spring seemed like a stretch, but as I looked for my shadow this morning, it was conspicuously missing. Today is Groundhog Day, the halfway point through winter. If nothing else, January 2024 … Continue reading
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Chilled to the Bone
With the cross quarter day here, I had to get out of my warm burrow early and head outside to test the weather. There was a little bit of good news. Unlike a few days ago, it wasn’t -10°F. Yes, … Continue reading