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Himalayan Marmot
Marmota spp. (Marmota himalayana??)
34.3333, 77.4167
Field Notes
Description:
Cuddly, golden browny large rat-like mammals. These live in colonies and can be seen sprawled on boulders sunbathing or even standing on two feet and scouting ahead.
Habitat:
Stony cold desert region of Ladakh.The ice in the background provides clues to the ambient temperature when the shot was taken. Practically no green anywhere.
Notes:
I have many other shots of these marmots...all taken from a moving car. Sound of traffic does not seem to bother them much.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJune 17, 2014
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