Season 1 · Episode 19 · 54 min
Vancouver Island Marmot
Space Travel, Plague, and Nose Boops

Vancouver Island Marmot
Marmota vancouverensis
65-70 cm
Herbivore
Mountain Meadows
Tough as Nails
In this episode of Rarefied with host Meredith Meeker, we explore the inspiring recovery story of the critically imperiled Vancouver Island Marmot. Joining Meredith is Adam Taylor, Executive Director of the Marmot Recovery Foundation, who shares his extensive experience in wildlife conservation. Discussions include the unique biology and habitat of the Vancouver Island Marmot, the efforts and challenges of captive breeding programs, the role of human intervention, and the global significance of preserving biodiversity. This episode sheds light on the perseverance required to save endangered species and emphasizes the importance of conservation efforts.www.marmots.org
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