Vancouver Island Marmot 
Scientific Name:
Marmota vancouverensis
Other Names and/or Listed subspecies:
Chinese Ferret Badger
Group:
Mammals
Status/Date Listed as Endangered:
EN-US FWS: January 23, 1984
CR-IUCN: 2008
Area(s) Where Listed As Endangered:
Canada (Vancouver Island)

Facts Summary:
The Vancouver Island Marmot (Marmota vancouverensis) is a species of concern belonging in the species group "mammals" and found in the following area(s): Canada (Vancouver Island). This species is also known by the following name(s): Chinese Ferret Badger.

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