Vancouver Island Marmot - Use As Symbol

Use As Symbol

  • Because of their endangered status, Vancouver Island Marmots have become a conservation symbol in British Columbia.
  • Mukmuk, "sidekick" to the three official mascots for the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, is portrayed as a member of the species.
  • The Victoria Royals hockey team mascot, "Marty the Marmot", is based on the Vancouver Island Marmot, which the team created to represent the importance of the species to the Vancouver Island region. The marmot was also the former mascot of the now defunct Victoria Salmon Kings hockey team.

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