In the fine tradition of the Swiss claymation series Pingu, this charming short tells the story of a group of mountain creatures on a quest to rescue their sleepwalking friend. Mungge - Nid Scho Widr!

A full 240-mile trek along the Via Alpina 1 takes around 20 days, but shorter itineraries are possible. For a scenic day trip ...

A new study in the Swiss Alps has found that marmots are living higher up the mountains than they did four decades ago. However, they've hit a ceiling that could leave them with nowhere else to go. As ...

The longest tunnel ever constructed by a marmot measured 370 feet. Marmots typically have a lifespan of six to 15 years. Over the summer, marmots gain 5-7 pounds of extra weight. When two marmots meet ...

In Europe’s highest mountain range, discover how Eurasian lynx, griffon vultures, ibex, marmots and more face extreme seasonal fluctuations, from volatile thunderstorms and landslides of summer to ...

SLF researchers are investigating a wide range of climate change impacts in the Alps so that people there can prepare for ...