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Hope on the Mountain: The Return of the Vancouver Island Marmot

Earth Day is a human holiday, but its consequences echo far beyond human borders. For those of us who measure time in seasons, snowmelt and meadow bloom, Earth Day is more than just a date on a calendar. It is … Continue reading

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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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