A family of marmots prepares for their upcoming hibernation in a den 6 feet underground. As they prepare for their 6-month sleep, marmots dramatically lower their body temperature and survive on their ...

“Take only pictures, leave only footprints,” the old saw goes. But one Colorado hiker brought something much bigger, and furrier, home from a day on the trails last month. Cole Wilson was on his way ...

The cat-sized, butter-colored rodents live about 15 years on average, a much longer lifespan than what is expected for their size. Alan Vernon via Wikicommons/Flickr CC BY 2.0 When hibernating ...

The Olympic marmot will take center stage Tuesday in celebration of the animal becoming the state’s official endemic mammal. The furry creatures were officially named as a symbol of the state when Gov ...

Eight out of ten eagle kills are marmots, mostly youngsters. To protect her young, mother marmots are always on the lookout for deadly eagles. - [Narrator] Eight out of 10 eagle kills are marmots, ...