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Marmots Cause Chaos in California National Parks

6/15/2025

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Story summary

Marmots, or groundhogs, are wreaking havoc in California's Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, gnawing through vehicle hoses and wires. To protect their cars, the National Park Service urges visitors to cover them with tarps. In contrast, Yellowstone National Park remains largely unscathed by these pesky rodents.

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Story summary

Marmots, or groundhogs, are wreaking havoc in California's Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, gnawing through vehicle hoses and wires. To protect their cars, the National Park Service urges visitors to cover them with tarps. In contrast, Yellowstone National Park remains largely unscathed by these pesky rodents.