One is the loneliest number. This is a wild, one-year old Vancouver Island marmot living in the most remote existing colony: Steamboat Mountain. Earlier this summer, this was the only yearling we could find its colony.
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He is really mad, but I swear its not at me. Well, maybe a little. This wild male Vancouver Island marmot was a tad upset with one (just one) of the new marmots we released to his colony. The 2 girls were okay, but the new male needed to know who the boss was.
From July, immediately following the release of 3 endangered Vancouver Island marmots to the wild. This year, we have released and translocated 53 of these marmots to mountains on the Island as part of our recovery efforts for this incredible species.
It's Monday after a week away in the field away from the office. Your email is waiting, but you can't even look.
For the past three days, I helped Erin and Heather release 3 marmots to Steamboat Mountain in Clayoquot Plateau Provincial Park. This is one of those releases, Lottie, asking just what is up with all these mosquitos. You and me both Lottie. You and me both.
Spot the marmot Steamboat Mtn edition
Let’s talk about Bluebell. WARNING: there are some pictures of injuries and blood that may be disturbing. Read photo alt text for more detail.
Alice@ajed.bsky.social · 2mo agoI would like to know this story
“Draw me like one of your French marmots” @rmblscience.bsky.social Us marmots have to stick together. Bluebell says she's willing to volunteer for your OnlyMarms. She's not a Yellow-bellied marmot, but she is very keen to pose for the camera!
"Angela" was one of 15 endangered Vancouver Island marmots we released today. This brings us 56 marmots we have released or translocated so far this year! Photo by Kevin Gourlay
Weekend goal: find more flowers. Ate the last one.
Spot the Marmoteer! Over the past three days, our field teams were camping at marmot colonies, releasing marmots, and following up on the residents. Finding good vantage points to see the marmots can be challenging, but the views are amazing. Marmots pick the best spots!
Vancouver Island marmots have favorite rocks where they rest, watch for predators, and digest their latest meal of plants. The marmots will use the same rock for generations, creating a distinctive wear stain on the rock from the oils in their fur and urine.
It is always special to see parents Vancouver Island marmots interacting with their young. This nose booping check-in behaviour is characteristic of the species for related and mating marmots. And let’s acknowledge that it is extraordinarily cute.
You never know if a marmot is stalking you. Well, sometimes you do :) This wild-born marmot was quite curious about us during our visit to Haley Lake Ecological Reserve today.
This morning we released Gob to the wild, again. Last year we released Gob, but he was like “no, I don’t wanna,” and he found his way back to the Marmot Recovery Centre. Rather than let him try to hibernate under the Centre, we obliged him and brought him back into care for the winter.
A little more video from yesterday's release of Vancouver Island marmots to the wild. My favorite: the marmot that just try to try out eating a rock! www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkQU...
Vancouver Island Marmots released to the wild
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Four Vancouver Island Marmots were released on Mount Washington Tuesday, taking their first steps in the wild and another important step in their species' recovery. https://cheknews.ca/gratifying-4-marmots-released-into-the-wild-as-part-of-vi-recovery-program-1332349/
‘Gratifying’: 4 marmots released into the wild as part of Vancouver Island recovery program
Four Vancouver Island Marmots were released on Mount Washington Tuesday, taking their first steps in the wild and another important step in their species' recovery.
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First Vancouver Island marmots of 2026 released today. Four marmots now have a new home in the wild. Thank you to everyone who makes moments like this possible.
Talamore is the epitome of a Vancouver Island marmot dad. Left on his own with four pups last summer, he successfully got all them through hibernation, healthy in the spring, and we suspect is raising another litter now. Happy Father’s Day!
Yesterday, Marmot Technician Erin was lucky enough to catch a glimpse of Gracelyn at her home in Bell Creek Meadow. Gracelyn was born at the Tony Barrett Mount Washington Marmot Centre and released to the wild in 2023. Photo by Erin Barlett
I can't believe we're doing this again, but Port Alberni folks, have you seen this marmot? It was reported by a hiker near the Log Train Trail. We were able to locate it again yesterday, but today it has disappeared.
Talamore has a secret to tell you. An endangered Vancouver Island marmot, Talamore was born at the Toronto Zoo in 2021, and released to the wild the following year. But the hot gossip is what happened next.
Update to the update to the update: Our walkabout marmot has been caught! He is on his way now to the Marmot Recovery Centre. Our hope is to release him to other Vancouver Island marmots this summer. Many thanks to everyone who helped!
Marmot Recovery Foundation@marmotrecovery.bsky.social · 4mo agoAn update to the update. Marmot found - but not caught yet!
An update to the update. Marmot found - but not caught yet!
Marmot Recovery Foundation@marmotrecovery.bsky.social · 4mo agoUpdate. Thanks to Sue and Terry N. for spotting and reporting.
Update. Thanks to Sue and Terry N. for spotting and reporting.
Marmot Recovery Foundation@marmotrecovery.bsky.social · 4mo agoCampbell River folks: Have you seen this marmot? Last spotted near the Old Island Highway in the Shelter Point area. If you see it, please email or use the report a marmot form at marmots.org/observer-pro... Photo Susan L.
Campbell River folks: Have you seen this marmot? Last spotted near the Old Island Highway in the Shelter Point area. If you see it, please email or use the report a marmot form at marmots.org/observer-pro... Photo Susan L.
The Marmot Recovery Foundation is sharing “exceptionally rare” video of newborn Vancouver Island marmots that was recorded using a remote nest camera at the foundation’s breeding facility at Mount Washington.
Video captures ‘exceptionally rare’ look at newborn Vancouver Island marmots
The Marmot Recovery Foundation is sharing “exceptionally rare” video of newborn Vancouver Island marmots that was recorded using a remote nest camera at the foundation’s breeding facility at Mount Washington.
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Time for the Vancouver Island marmots to get fed. They were getting a little impatient as Kevin, Heather, and Shayn setup the feeders! These marmots live in the alpine of our Island, and this food is meant to help them as they emerge from hibernation, having lost about 30% over the past 7 months!
This is an exceptionally rare look at newborn Vancouver Island marmots, captured with a remote nest camera yesterday at the Tony Barrett Mount Washington Marmot Recovery Centre.
