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Fat Marmot Week Saves Science | Tulsa News
Colorado’s new Fat Marmot Week is more than just a quirky celebration—it’s a lifeline for endangered alpine rodents struggling after a brutal winter with insufficient snow cover. Scientists at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory, dubbed “marmoteers,” are rallying public support to fund critical research, facing federal budget cuts that threaten their three-year $200K goal. These chubby, cat-sized ground squirrels—some social, some solitary—are vital indicators of climate change, impacting pollinators, vegetation, and even the Colorado River’s water supply. To raise funds, researchers…
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