I chirped to myself, “Self.” (and I knew it was me, cause I recognized my chirp) “Today is going to be a good day!”⁣ ⁣ Make it a good one! Did you know the yellow-bellied marmot is nicknamed a “whistle pig” for the high-pitched chirp they make to warn other group members about potential threats? Cool. What’s a marmot? Marmots, also known as marmota, are large ground squirrels that typically live on grass plains and mountains. They are famous for digging burrows, and hibernate for a significant part of the year (September-May). Hence, since they are usually hibernating in February, meteorology is not a strong suit. More fun facts you didn’t ask for? Check. Marmots are the weightiest among squirrels, with a body weight ranging from 4.4-24.2 lb. It’s just fur. No it’s not. They do have short but strong legs that are ideal for digging and that fur comes in various shades (mostly gray, some brown, also red-yellow). Have you ever seen a marmot in the wild? They are fairly social. Not w...