ScienceAugust 16, 2026

marmots

MAR-muhts

Definition

Large, burrowing ground squirrels typically found in mountainous regions, known for living in colonies and hibernating during winter.

Etymology

Derived from the Old French 'marmote' and the Gallo-Romance 'marmotta', possibly stemming from the Latin 'mus montanus' meaning 'mountain mouse'.

In the news

The article focuses on yellow-bellied marmots, which are the subjects of a long-term UCLA research project and the stars of an unconventional fundraising campaign.

Scientists Created an OnlyFans for Marmots—and the Internet Can’t Stop Laughing

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