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Teaching (and Learning) More About Marmots: RMBL's marmot project is currently in its 50th year. Because of our long track record and and because marmots are such fascinating animals, Team Marmot has many lessons to pass onto the next generation of scientists. Each year, team marmot shares its passion for understanding ecology with young and aspiring naturalists at RMBL's Kids Nature Camp.
Photo by Annie Starr: Jenn Smith quizzing students about the ecology of marmots
They first demonstrated the techniques used to observe and live-trap marmots. Then, Jenn and Nicole explained how they perform manipulative experiments to understand how marmots cope with their social worlds and natural threats. For example, students learned how researchers assess whether or not marmots are capable of distinguishing among the different cues of predators.
Photo by Annie Starr: Students distinguishing between the scents of coyote and deer urine
One highlight from this training exercise occurred when students were asked to distinguish among the predators producing various vocalizations and scents (see above). Students were amazingly astute at distinguishing between coyote and deer urine. After marmot week at RMBL, these inquisitive students are now armed with new knowledge of and enthusiasm for understanding the natural world.
We have a yellow belllied marmot that we have nursed back from near death and is now part of the family. The problem is that he is losing all his hair on the back half of his body. There are no sores and it doesnt seem to bother him but we are worried and are looking for help. There are very little resources and local vets are no help. Anything you could suggest would be wonderful.
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