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Mountain marmot This mountain marmot was encountered on the hillside during a visit to Rocky Mountain National Park Geotagged,Hoary marmot,Mammalia,Marmota caligata,Mountain Marmot,National Park,North America,Rocky Mountains,United States Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Mountain marmot

This mountain marmot was encountered on the hillside during a visit to Rocky Mountain National Park

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The hoary marmot is a species of marmot that inhabits the mountains of northwest North America. Hoary marmots live near the tree line on slopes with grasses and forbs to eat and rocky areas for cover.

Similar species: Rodents
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Mar 27, 2011. Captured Sep 18, 2005 22:32 in 6299 Flat Top Mountain Trail, Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA.
  • Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
  • f/11
  • 1/1000s
  • ISO800
  • 300mm