Biologist Turns to OnlyFans to Fund 60-Year Marmot Research Amid Funding Cuts

Facing potential cessation of a long-running wildlife study due to federal funding cuts, a U.S. biologist has turned to an unconventional source for financial support: an adult content platform. Dr. Daniel Blumstein, based in Colorado, has launched an 'OnlyMarms' account on OnlyFans, offering what he describes as 'uncensored marmot content.'

Dr. Blumstein leads the 'Marmot Project' at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL), affiliated with UCLA. This research initiative has been ongoing for over 60 years, making it the second-longest running study of individual mammals globally. The project focuses on tracking individual marmots to identify factors influencing their population dynamics, even though they are not an endangered species.

The project's future became uncertain as federal support for university research dwindled. In response, Dr. Blumstein decided to leverage the popular platform, known for adult material, to solicit donations. However, the content shared on his account features the natural behavior of plump marmots, not explicit material, aiming to attract a different kind of audience interested in supporting scientific endeavors.

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Marmots are no different from anyone else when it comes to money problems.