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Himalayan Marmot
Marmota himalayana
34.178, 77.5815
Field Notes
Description:
The Himalayan marmot is about the size of a large housecat, and lives in colonies. Closely related to the woodchuck, it has a yellowish brown to chocolate-brown coat with contrasting patches on its face and chest.
Habitat:
The Himalayan marmot is a marmot found in the Himalayan regions ranging in elevation from 3,000 m to 4,500 m, such as Ladakh in India, where I spotted it.
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PublishedMay 20, 2011
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