The Vancouver Island Marmot is only found on Vancouver Island and is one of the world's most endangered mammals. Thanks to amazing teamwork, the wild population has been increasing in recent years. At its lowest point in 2003, fewer than 30 marmots remained in the wild, but as of 2021, numbers have increased to over 200.

The Vancouver Island Marmot lives in subalpine meadows. It feeds on small plants during the spring and summer and will raise 1 to 6 pups every other year. Amazingly, the marmot will hibernate for 7 months of the year, one of only a few mammals that hibernate for longer than they are awake. Currently, there are marmots in 20-30 mountain meadows on Vancouver Island.