Washington state is known for its variety of flora and fauna. But when it comes to public adoration, it seems like one local animal has been a little jilted — the Olympic marmot. It's ironic ...

The marmot deserves the title, say its supporters, because it’s the only mammal found solely in Washington. Sen.

In 2006 and 2007, the city spent nearly $6,000 on marmot-trapping endeavors, the Tri-City Herald reports. But in 2008, Prosser lacked the budget -- and the marmots flourished.

The premise: A man and his marmot friend are camping, taking in nature’s splendor, sitting around a fire. And since no one else is around, the guy sees a little twinkle in that Marmot’s eyes.

PROSSER, Wash. – Diners in a central Washington state wine town got a visit from a furry and unwelcome dinner guest. A big rodent called a marmot wandered in the front door of a restaurant in ...

In what's being called a historic event, a Vancouver Island marmot that was born in captivity and released on Mount Washington has made an eightkilometre trek to find a mate.