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Hoary Marmot
Marmota caligata
53.1463, -119.066
Field Notes
Description:
This is a pair of baby Hoary Marmots - the largest ground squirrel. Hoary refers to the silver-gray fur on their shoulders and upper back; the remainder of the upper parts are mainly covered in reddish brown fur. The underparts are grayish. They have a white patch on the muzzle and black feet and lower legs.
Habitat:
These hoary marmots were sited behind Mt Robson on snowbird pass. They were living near the tree line and like to dig holes around the rocks and trees.
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