Brought to you by the nonprofit Wild Aware, join wildlife researchers and self-proclaimed Marmoteers as they share fun facts, field stories, and the latest science about these charismatic mountain neighbors.

You'll learn:

• What makes marmots unique and important mountain wildlife
• Their fascinating social behavior and communication
• How scientists study marmots in the field
• The latest research on marmots and human interactions
• Tips for safely sharing our mountain communities with marmots
• Fun stories and photos from years of marmot research

Featured Speakers:

KATIE ADLER

Ph.D. Candidate, UCLA Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology

Katie's research examines how marmots respond to human disturbance and how science can support human-wildlife coexistence

TAYLOR BASTIEN

Ph.D. Candidate, UCLA Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology

Taylor’s research examines marmot social behavior, including the causes and impacts of social flexibility