near to extinct
marmota vancouverensisESA Categories -mammals
vancouver island marmot
National Parks/ Sanctuaries
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Common Names
vancouver island marmot
Regions
Canada
Population
100
Habitat
Subalpine meadows and alpine areas above the treeline
Weight(in lbs) and Life Span
Adults can weigh bet... and 6 to 10 years in the wild, up to 15 years of age in captivity
Regions
Canada
The Vancouver Island Marmot is a rodent species endemic to Vancouver Island, Canada. With an estimated remaining population of around 100 individuals, it is one of the rarest mammals in North America and Canada's most endangered mammal. The primary threats to the Vancouver Island Marmot include habitat loss, predation, and climate change. Conservation efforts focus on captive breeding and reintroduction programs, habitat restoration, predator control, and long-term monitoring to ensure the recovery and survival of this critically endangered marmot species.
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