Category Archives: Biology

Shifting Burrows: How Climate Change is Reshaping Marmot Habitats

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Stormy Marmot

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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Marmot Awakening: How the Spring Equinox Shapes Marmot Life

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Stormy Marmot

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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Celebrating the Unsung Matriarchs: Female Marmots on International Women’s Day

Posted on March 8, 2025 by Stormy Marmot

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 →

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All About Marmots

Posted on August 12, 2001 by Stormy Marmot

The yellow-bellied marmot is the largest member of the ground squirrel family.  They are common in the western North America, primarily in mountainous areas.  Marmots engage in a daily cycle of foraging, sunning, grooming and sleeping. Yellow-bellied marmots live in … Continue reading →

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