They live in the mountains of Vancouver Island and nowhere else in the world.
Marmots are the largest members of the squirrel family.
The Vancouver Island marmot's rich chocolate-brown fur and contrasting white patches makes it easily distinguishable from other types of marmots. They also have their own unique language. The Vancouver Island marmots are very social creatures. Vancouver Island marmots eat herbs, flowers and grasses and like open areas with good soil for burrowing. They build elaborate underground burrows, with large rooms and multiple exits.