Marmots are large ground squirrels in the genus Marmota, with 15 species living in Asia, Europe, and North America. These herbivores are active during the summer, when they can often be found in …

Dec 26, 2025 · marmot, (genus Marmota), any of 14 species of giant ground squirrels found primarily in North America and Eurasia. These rodents are large and heavy, weighing 3 to 7 kg (6.6 to 15.4 …

Marmots are large ground squirrels, typically recognized by their sturdy bodies, short, powerful limbs, and bushy tails. Their size can vary significantly between species, with some reaching lengths of …

May 27, 2024 · Marmots are animals that make their homes in small spaces or in areas that are hard to access. This could be a crevice in a rock or a burrow beneath a collection of boulders.

Here are 6 types of marmots. In this article we look at each species and learn some interesting facts about them.

May 4, 2018 · Marmots are one of the largest members of the squirrel family. They can be two feet in length and weigh up to 11 pounds. Their large body size is an adaptation to the cold, high elevation …

Marmots are huge, burrowing ground squirrels, and the largest of the true hibernators. They’re very good at tricking their predators, but being so tasty, they still succumb to many and thus play an …