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Hoary Marmot

Marmota caligata okanagana

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Field Notes

Description:

A large, rather bulky ground squirrel possessing short, stocky limbs and a broad head. Shares the title of largest member of the squirrel family with the Alpine Marmot.

Habitat:

This particular subspecies inhabits the Rocky Mountains from the Yukon to Idaho and Montana. They live above the tree line in rocky terrain.

Notes:

This particular spotting was in the Hidden Lake Overlook area of Logan Pass, Glacier National Park, Montana, USA.

Reference Links:

Hoary Marmot - Marmota caligata - Overview, Hoary marmot

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Biodiversity of Glacier National Park!
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Rocky Mountain Wildlife Watch
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2013

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