Move over, fat bears. This summer, there’s a new mammal vying for the title of the most rotund. Colorado’s inaugural Fat Marmot Week gives locals the chance to vote for their favorite furry contenders in a competition of outsized proportions. Hosted by the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory, the event aims to raise awareness about the yellow-bellied marmot, which gains girth as it grazes in alpine meadows during the summer months. Read all the details at the link in our bio. 📝: Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post // tineytrailsnacks 📷: Dawn Wilson, Estes Park Trail-Gazette #wildlife #marmot #Colorado