Exploring the science, behavior, and fascinating lives of Colorado’s alpine whistle-blowers…
Brought to you by the nonprofit Wild Aware, join wildlife researchers and self-proclaimed Marmoteers as they share fun facts, field stories, and the latest science about these charismatic mountain neighbors.
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You'll learn:
What makes marmots unique and important mountain wildlife
Their fascinating social behavior and communication
How scientists study marmots in the field
The latest research on marmots and human interactions
Tips for safely sharing our mountain communities with marmots
Fun stories and photos from years of marmot research
Featured Speakers:
KATIE ADLER
Ph.D. Candidate
UCLA Department of Ecology &
Evolutionary Biology
Katie's research examines how marmots respond to human disturbance and how science can support human-wildlife coexistence
TAYLOR BASTIEN
Ph.D. Candidate
UCLA Department of Ecology &
Evolutionary Biology
Taylor’s research examines marmot social behavior, including the causes and impacts of social flexibility