Vancouver Island marmots rebound to 427 in wild from low of 22:
From just 22 marmots in 2003, the animals now number 427 in 35 colonies in the Island’s alpine ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/vancouver-island-marmots-rebound-to-427-in-wild-from-low-of-22-11560622
Photo: timescolonist.com · view article
Vancouver Island Marmot Population Shows Strong RecoveryFrom 22 in 2003, marmots now total 427 across 35 colonies, aided by breeding programs and favorable alpine conditions.
Key FactsDec 2, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timescolonist.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timescolonist.com
- The Vancouver Island marmot population has grown from a critical low of 22 in 2003 to 427 individuals across 35 alpine colonies.
- Captive breeding efforts combined with beneficial weather have increased food availability, supporting population growth.
- Although the wild population rose by 110 marmots over two years, survival rates remain around 50 percent due to predation.
- Expansion into new habitats enhances genetic diversity and marks important progress toward species recovery.
It’s really encouraging that the population was able to have a lot of reproduction year over year.— Adam Taylor, executive director of the Marmot Recovery Foundation, discussing the positive trends in the Vancouver Island marmot population.
Story Details
| Last Updated | |
| Total Articles | 4 |
Main Topics
News on this topic
Charity celebrates milestone as Vancouver Island marmots rebound to 427 in wild: When the Marmot Recovery Foundation first began releasing marmots to the wild in ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/charity-celebrates-milestone-as-vancouver-island-marmots-rebound-to-427-in-wild-11560622
Similar to This
Previous
International environmental award for Parkway: A Newbury shopping centre is celebrating double golden glory.
newburytoday.co.uk/news/international-environmental-award-for-parkway-9444611/
Eating marmots: Not just a taboo for vegetarians: The Swiss mascot ends up on plates in some places. Should these cute animals really be eaten? An ethical ...
bernerzeitung.ch/murmeltiere-essen-nicht-nur-fuer-vegetarier-ein-tabu-903895053850
Paid articlePaywall
It’s tough, but I’d do this cycling holiday again in a heartbeat: My hands are so numb I can’t feel the handlebars. My enthusiasm for cycling – and possibly life ...
theage.com.au/traveller/inspiration/it-s-tough-but-i-d-do-this-cycling-holiday-again-in-a-heartbeat-20250728-p5mif2.html
What is the idea behind Gwent's Marmot Region health plan?: This is how agencies aim to address poverty and poor health in Gwent.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/25494552.idea-behind-gwents-marmot-region-health-plan/
Man dies of bubonic plague in Mongolia after eating a marmot: Mongolia's Ministry of Health on Monday confirmed a case of bubonic plague resulting in the ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/09/08/man-dies-of-bubonic-plague-in-mongolia-after-eating-a-marmot
Farm-to-table: In the Engadin, meat from the farm ends up on your plate: After a tour through the Swiss National Park, you'll find regional cuisine and ...
aargauerzeitung.ch/leben/ferien-wo-murmeltiere-gruessen-und-der-bartgeier-kreist-eine-farm-to-table-reise-im-engadin-ld.2802374
Paid articlePaywall
Munggen avoid the heat - | until they can no longer: A study shows that marmots in the Dischma Valley near Davos now live over 80 meters higher than they did 40 ...
bluewin.ch/de/news/schweiz/munggen-weichen-der-hitze-aus-bis-sie-nicht-mehr-koennen-2825702.html
Grimsby Live Jul 24
North East Lincs Council takes significant step to tackle health inequalities: The borough currently has a worse than average health outcomes
grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/news/grimsby-news/north-east-lincolnshire-council-takes-10363722
Wild animal hitches ride from Colorado wilderness to zoo. See ‘surprise’ stowaway
kentucky.com/news/nation-world/national/article309583175.html
.jpeg)
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance discovers adorable, fuzzy hitchhiker: A wild marmot was discovered nestled in the wheel well of a Denver Zoo Conservation ...
denverpost.com/2025/06/20/denver-zoo-wild-marmot/
Canadian Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton runs over marmot: The Formula 1 circuit in Montréal, Canada, is known for its marmots. Lewis Hamilton now had to experience ...
spiegel.de/panorama/lewis-hamilton-ueberfaehrt-murmeltier-bei-formel-1-rennen-in-kanada-a-95553df6-993a-49fb-8178-7a4f0c338ed7
Alpine holidaymakers beware: Marmots in a rage, why you should drive especially carefully now
schwaebische.de/panorama/alpen-urlauber-aufgepasst-murmeltiere-in-rage-warum-sie-jetzt-besonders-achtsam-fahren-sollten-3596271
The best rain pants that will actually keep you dry in 2025, tested by editors: I tested seven of the most popular rain pants for waterproofness, ease of use ...
cnn.com/cnn-underscored/reviews/best-rain-pants
Next