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Mission marmot: How a former UK engineer got passionate about Island conservation

  • Lester actively participates in recovering the critically endangered Vancouver Island marmot population since 2014.
  • The marmots faced near extinction in the early 2000s due to predation and shrinking habitats.
  • Passionate conservationists and teams at foundations and zoos help these animals through various interventions like captive breeding.
  • Marmot numbers increased from a low of 30 in the early 2000s to at least 300 individuals today.
  • While considerable progress occurred, the Vancouver Island marmot species is not yet fully recovered.
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Mission marmot: How a former UK engineer got passionate about Island conservation

Marmot Recovery Foundation volunteer finds recovery efforts rewarding

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Campbell River Mirror broke the news in on Sunday, April 27, 2025.
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