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Yellow-bellied Marmot — printable fact sheet
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Yellow-bellied Marmot
Marmota flaviventris
The Yellow-bellied Marmot is a large, ground-dwelling rodent native to the mountainous regions of western North America. Recognizable by its stout body, bushy tail, and yellowish fur on its belly and throat, it inhabits rocky slopes and alpine meadows. These marmots are social a…
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- Despite their stocky size, Yellow-bellied Marmots can climb trees and shrubs to forage for food.
- Yellow-bellied Marmots communicate with sharp whistles to warn their colony of danger. They can double their body weight over summer to prepare for hibernation. These marmots live in colonies with complex burrow systems that provide protection from predators and harsh weather.
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