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April 09, 2014

Hoary Marmots of Montana

By: Marlene Affeld

 

Marmot The Hoary Marmot, largest of the North American sciurid rodents, is a fascinating, charismatic animal. Marmot population biology, their impact on the ecosystem, physiology and behavior is studied world wide. The only holiday in the United States to be named after an animal, is named for a marmot - Groundhog’s Day. Closely related to tree squirrels, prairie dogs and groundhogs, hoary marmots are the largest ground dwelling squirrels in the world. 

 

Sociable, communicative and entertaining to observe, marmots often grow to the size of a large domestic house cat. 

 

 

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Tags: ground squirrels, hoary marmots of montana, marmots in montana, sciurid rodents, yellow-bellied marmot

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Starr Hendon

Thank you Jeff for the kind words on your blog. We love it when other people get to enjoy Montana as much as we do! Stay tuned, we have lots more to come.

Posted by: Starr Hendon | December 08, 2008 at 05:12 PM

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