Sure, bears and whales steal the show, but do they have their own official holiday?
In April 2009, the Alaska Legislature declared February 2 “Marmot Day” in Alaska. Sometimes called “whistle pigs” for their high-pitched calls, marmots rate among Juneau’s most commonly seen (and heard) animals.
Marmots hibernate uninterruptedly from September through April/May. But when they’re active, they’re active (and loud). And they’re not shy around people. All hail the marmot—not just on Marmot Day, but every day!
