Olympic marmots (Marmota olympus) are reported to skip at least one year between reproductive efforts. We observed several female marmots weaning infants in consecutive years. There was no evidence that reproductive skipping was more common than annual reproduction. High spring food availability resulting from climate change may allow females to wean consecutive litters regularly.
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Female Olympic Marmots (Marmota olympus) Reproduce in Consecutive Years
SUZANNE COX GRIFFIN,
MARK L. TAPER,
L. SCOTT MILLS
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The American Midland Naturalist
Vol. 158 • No. 1
July 2007
Vol. 158 • No. 1
July 2007