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Fat Marmot Week and Climate Crisis | Lafayette Louisiana News
When two-thirds of a Colorado marmot population perished this winter due to insufficient snow cover, scientists turned to a quirky solution: Fat Marmot Week. Inspired by Fat Bear Week, the event lets the public vote for the fattest marmot while raising funds to keep vital research alive amid federal budget cuts. These charismatic, hibernating rodents not only captivate audiences but also serve as climate indicators—less snowmelt threatens water supplies downstream, impacting communities far beyond the mountains. To survive funding gaps, researchers are even turning to OnlyFans and crypto…
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