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Empress and the beast: Victoria hotel's turf war with marmot Roger
- The yellow-bellied marmot named Roger has been living on the grounds of Victoria's Fairmont Empress Hotel since 2008.
- First observed in 2008 near the rockery of Centennial Garden, Roger the marmot has made that area his residence, aligning with the species’ habit of spending much of the year in hibernation.
- Roger's presence has challenged the hotel grounds staff for 17 years, as he damages plants like the prized jelly palms by stripping bark for nesting.
- Alex Buck, a groundskeeper for 12 years, describes Roger as 'definitely the boss' with a 'beautiful honey blonde colour' and admits, "We see him a little less every year."
- Roger’s long-term occupancy suggests a unique wildlife coexistence at the hotel, with staff balancing affection and management of the marmot’s impact on the gardens.
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