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Two alpine marmots mysteriously appeared in the San Francisco Bay Area after likely stowing away in car engines from the mountains. Wildlife rescuers are now working to reunite these chunky rodents with their high-altitude homes.
Scientists studying marmots for over 60 years launched an OnlyFans account featuring the chubby rodents, and it's now funding critical climate research. The family-friendly profile has raised over $100,000 through tips and an unexpected cryptocurrency spin-off.
When federal funding dried up for a 62-year marmot study in Colorado, scientists got creative with an OnlyFans account and a viral contest. Now thousands are voting for their favorite chunky rodent while supporting critical climate research.
When traditional funding dried up, Colorado researchers created OnlyMarms, a playful OnlyFans page featuring yellow-bellied marmots that's already raised $6,000. The fuzzy rodents are proving that creative conservation can be both wholesome and wildly successful.