Details for Marmot

• Marmot

  Marmots are large ground squirrels found in mountainous regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America. The Alpine Marmot (Marmota marmota) is common in the European Alps. They are robust, stocky rodents, typically weighing 3-8 kg (6.6-18 lbs). Marmots are known for their loud alarm calls and their tendency to hibernate for long periods in burrows during winter. They are herbivorous, feeding on grasses, herbs, and flowers. Marmots are social animals, living in colonies, and are often seen sunbathing on rocks or foraging in alpine meadows.

  

  Habitat: The Marmot lives in France, Poland, Germany, Austria, Bulgaria, Czechia, Italy, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Ukraine, Mongolia, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Russia, United-states-of-america, Canada.