Two Chonky, Mountain-Dwelling Marmots Were Found in the Bay Area
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“Two large marmots were rescued in the San Francisco Bay Area, far from their natural mountain habitat. Wildlife officials suspect the rodents may have accidentally hitched a ride in a vehicle's engine compartment.”
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