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April 19, 2012

Citizen scientists monitor yellow-bellied marmots, which emerge earlier as snow melts earlier.

Yellow-bellied marmots are emerging earlier as snow-pack in Colorado's Rocky Mountains disappears earlier when snow melts quickly in warm and early springs. Citizen scientists monitor their activities.

Credit: National Phenology Network


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