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Alpine marmot

Marmota marmota
Squirrels (Sciuridae)

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A sturdy marmot with short legs, small ears and a short black-tipped tail. The rough fur is grey to brown with lighter markings, flanks and belly are yellowish and white markings on the cheeks.

Lives in colonies in burrows with a central nursing room and multiple escape routes. Likes to sunbathe, feeds in groups and whistles when alarmed.

⇔ hbl. 50-55 cm, tl. 15-20 cm

Hibernates in groups, exploiting the warmth of its companions.

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