The Vancouver Marmot (Marmota vancouverensis) is endangered---read more at http://www.lodgingchannel.com/marmot/. Carole Barkett has created the original watercolor of a Vancouver Island Marmot that is depicted on this attractive mug. As she writes at the page for this mug, "Marmots are the original rock climbers - this is a great image for those who love this sport." Click on the image to purchase or browse Carole's many fabulous watercolor designs.