Marmot with an Attitude

Marmot with an Attitude

This is a young marmot, a yearling (born last year). He’s probably still living with the family unit and may take off on his own this summer to find his own territory and maybe even a mate.

I kept hoping he was going to let out a good squeak or bark, but all he would ever do is stick out his tongue at me.

Marmots are considered to be one of the few altruistic species on this planet – they selflessly keep themselves in danger to warn others of potential danger.

Marmots are an at risk species due to climate change. Because summers in the mountains are so brief, they try to eat and gain as much weight as possible for the long winter hibernation.

Yellow-bellied Marmot (Marmota flaviventris)
Mt Evans Wilderness Area, CO
Sony a700
Sigma 3 /2.8+1.4TC

ISO400, 1/125-sec, f/2.8

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