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Fat Marmot Week Saves Science | Peoria News
Last winter wiped out two-thirds of a Colorado marmot population due to insufficient snow cover—now the survivors are bulking up for hibernation, and scientists are turning their plight into a viral campaign: Fat Marmot Week. Inspired by Fat Bear Week, this fun but vital event aims to raise cash for critical research threatened by federal funding cuts. These furry, snow-loving rodents aren’t just cute—they’re climate indicators; their survival hinges on mountain snowpacks that also feed downstream communities. Researchers, dubbed “marmoteers,” are even crowdfunding via OnlyFans and a meme…
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