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August 25, 2026 at 07:33 PM
Cast Your Vote for the Chunkiest Alpine Rodent During Colorado's First-Ever Fat Marmot Week
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
Colorado is hosting its first-ever 'Fat Marmot Week,' a lighthearted competition featuring eight yellow-bellied marmots, highlighting the science of their high-elevation survival.
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