When Crisis Meets Content: The Unlikely Fundraising Frenzy for Marmot Research The latest salvo in the war against federal funding cuts comes from an unexpected quarter: scientists at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory are turning to OnlyFans and a social media contest called "Fat Marmot Week" to raise money for their research.
This is not just a desperate measure; it's a symptom of a wider problem affecting scientific inquiry across the country. The laboratory, based in Gothic, Colorado, has been monitoring yellow bellied marmots since 1962.
These charismatic creatures are an ideal subject for study due to their adaptability and distinct personalities.