Marmots are quite intriguing! Here are some fun facts: They are social animals that live in colonies of 10-20 individuals; They spend about 80% of their lives in their burrows, mostly hibernating; Despite their relatively short active season, they have longer lifespans compared to other rodents, living up to 15 years; They communicate through a variety of sounds and body postures, with their famous high-pitched whistle earning them the nickname “whistle pigs.”