Hoary marmot
Order : Rodentia
Suborder : Sciurognathi
Family : Sciuridae
Subfamily : Sciurinae
Species : Marmota caligata
Keywords: gray , brown , white , black , hibernate , green
The Hoary marmot is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Some facts about the
Hoary marmot
Adult weight : 6.343 kg (13.9546 lbs)
Maximum longevity : 12 years
Female maturity :908 days
Gestation : 29 days
Weaning : 28 days
Litter size : 4
Litters per year : 1
Facts about the hoary marmot
The hoary marmot is the largest of the marmots, adults weighing about 6 kg (13 lb). (Full text)
Hoary marmots are most often seen around rock-slides and talus slopes. (Full text)
The hoary marmot is a member of the rodent family. (Full text)
The Hoary Marmot (Marmota caligata) is found in the mountains of northwest North America. (Full text)
The Hoary Marmot is from the order Rodentia. (Full text)
The hoary marmot (Marmota caligata) is an amplified (Full text)
The whistler, or hoary marmot, is a larger, white and gray species found in northwestern North America. (Full text)
Martin on the occasion of his retirement ; Whereas, in the State of Vermont, the common woodchuck or Marmota caligata is held in high esteem in certain quarters, and Whereas, the Vermont native of the human form, also known colloquially as a woodchuck, is held in like regard for his cunning and wile, and Whereas, Stephen B. (Full text)
, Montana), hoary marmots are found at higher elevations. (Full text)
Hoary marmots are grizzled and the name does not reflect their character: some populations of them are monogamous. (Full text)
Hoary marmots are also very vocal and have a system of alarm calls, whistles, and trills to warn off predators like coyotes, eagles, and foxes. (Full text)
In fact, another name for the hoary marmot is the whistler. (Full text)
Eschscholtz, 1829) |} The Hoary Marmot (Marmota caligata) is found in the mountains of northwest North America. (Full text)
Hoary marmots are not the easiest animals to study. (Full text)
The shrill whistle of the hoary marmot is a familiar sound to Alaskans. (Full text)
1. hoary marmot, whistler, whistling marmot, Marmota caligata -- (large North American mountain marmot)hoary marmot
whistler
whistling marmot
Marmota caligata
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