Marty the Marmot

Marty was named after Aspen Crossing Elementary school students in Denver who had been writing us letters for years in hopes of getting their mascot, Marty, the marmot, on one of our tails. Their persuasive writing assignment had a huge impact on us.

In North America, marmots can be found in grasslands as well as Western mountain ranges. A part of the squirrel family, marmots, are known for their "chubby" bodies, short legs, and large front teeth. Marmots communicate with a variety of visual and audio signals, often making a high-pitched noise when a predator (or hiker) is nearby. Although their fur was once a popular fashion choice and their meat a dietary staple, marmots are now more prized for their presence when alive.

Aircraft Information

Aircraft Model: Airbus A320

Aircraft Registration: N236FR

Seat Capacity: 186

Engine Type: CFM56-5B

First Flight: 10/28/2016

Final Assembly Location: France

Endangered Animals Initiative

Frontier is dedicated to bringing awareness to the endangered animals within the continental U.S.A. You can learn more about our endangered animal tails here.