Biology
The Impact of Climate Change on Hibernation Timing and Reproductive Success in Alpine Marmots
Quick fact
Alpine marmots end hibernation about 10–15 days earlier per decade in response to warmer springs, yet this can put them out of sync with the timing of fresh plant growth, potentially reducing their reproductive output.
Why this is interesting
Every autumn, alpine marmots retreat underground for seven months of deep torpor. But what happens when the snow melts earlier each spring?