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 is a rodent in the squirrel family and is unique to Washington state. The hibernating mammal’s burrow is only about 50 feet up the paved path away from the parking lot.

They were named as the state endemic mammal by the Washington State Legislature in 2009. Endangered Species Act protection would allow the Service to craft strong safeguards and a recovery plan to ...

Washington state is home to three different species of marmot: the Olympic marmot, the hoary marmot, and the yellow-bellied marmot (pictured).

An Olympic marmot stands as the star of the show at Hurricane Ridge on Monday. These tourists from Alaska stopped and photographed the creature from a distance as he slowly ate his meal of wildflowers ...

The Olympic marmot, one of the largest rodents in the squirrel family, stands over a foot tall and is native only to Washington state. Its numbers are declining, said Jim Kenagy, the curator of ...

The Olympic marmot is on track to become Washington’s official “endemic mammal,” joining the ranks of the orca (official marine mammal), willow goldfinch (official bird) and steelhead trout ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Pickleball is one signature away from becoming Washington's official state sport. The state House approved the measure on a bipartisan vote on Friday. The bill passed the ...

PORT ANGELES, Wash. (KOMO) — An 8-year-old was injured after being attacked by a cougar Saturday in Washington state. The child suffered minor injuries after the attack while camping at Lake ...