Hosted by the RMBL Marmot Project, one of the world’s longest-running studies of wild mammals, Fat Marmot Week combines real science with a little friendly competition. The largest of the true hibernators, marmots bulk up all summer to survive the winter.
“Voting will be open from about 9am to 9pm EST. Meet the marms to learn about our contenders and fill out a bracket. The marmot with the largest estimated weight will be announced on August 29th. The winner of the popular vote will be announced on August 30th.” –RMBL
The online event is an opportunity to get folks excited about yellow-bellied marmots, one of Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory’s favorite alpine residents, and to share the science behind their weight gain. Meet this year’s contestants beginning July 27, and cast your vote for the “chonkiest” today.Â
About The Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL)Â
Home to one of the largest annual migrations of field biologists, RMBL provides logistical support for scientists and students, including access to living quarters, research laboratories, and protected research sites. RMBL focuses on the importance of preserving and providing access to historical data about the local ecosystems. As scientists address ever more sophisticated questions about a dynamic world, RMBL is a vital resource for discovering nature’s fundamental ecological and evolutionary processes.
