10/7/2026
Cast Your Vote for the Chunkiest Alpine Rodent During Colorado's First-Ever Fat Marmot Week
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The inaugural competition puts eight yellow-bellied marmots head-to-head while shining a light on the science behind their seasonal weight gain and survival at high elevations
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