Range of Marmota broweri in Alaska. Its range also extends slightly into Canada.
The Alaska marmot (Marmota broweri), also known as the Brooks Range marmot[3] or the Brower's marmot,[4] is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. Once considered to be the same species as the hoary marmot, it is now known to be unique. Alaska marmots are found in the scree slopes of the Brooks Range, Alaska. Specifically, they prefer to dwell on rocky, mountainous terrain, generally near lakes. They eat vegetation found on mountainsides, such as grasses, seeds, and lichen. Their relatively thick bodies are covered in dense, grey fur. They live in large colonies that consist of multiple families. During the winter, they hibernate for long periods of time in burrows. While not well researched, they are not believed to be particularly threatened, by human activity or otherwise. The Alaskan government has designated February 2 as "Marmot Day," a holiday intended to recognize the prevalence of marmots in the state, similar to the more widely celebrated American holiday of Groundhog Day.
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^"Marmota broweri". NatureServe Explorer. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
^Cite error: The named reference AlaskaMarmot was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
^Hubbart, Jason A. (2011). "Current Understanding of the Alaska marmot (Marmota broweri): A Sensitive Species in a Changing Environment". Journal of Biology & Life Sciences. 2 (2): 6–13. Archived from the original on 2012-04-26. Retrieved 28 November 2011.
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