Canyon Country Animals
Mammals: Yellow-bellied Marmot
Scientific Name: Marmota flaviventris
The Marmot is the size of a large, fat, domestic cat, generally in the range of from 5 to 15 pounds. The male is larger than the female. The ears and head are short and broad. The tail is about one-third of the bodies length. The color is usually brown to yellowish brown on the back, but mostly yellow on the belly. The Marmot is the largest of the squirrels.
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Notes
- The main photo on this page was taken in Yosemite National Park.
- We have spotted marmots just about everywhere in canyon country, mostly at higher elevations in alpine meadows and rocky areas.
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