Hoary Marmots
Marmots, Rock Chucks, Whistle Pigs...whatever you call them in your neck-of-the-woods...make rock piles and hillsides come alive. Their constant activity and their vocal nature attracts a variety of predators here in Alaska. That, and their plumpness make them a favored food of many mountain dwelling predators such as Grizzlies, Golden Eagles, and Wolverines.
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Though it was a wet day, this young-of-the-year Hoary Marmot could not resist stretching out and relaxing while keeping an eye on me!
Hoary MarmotAlaskaHatchers PassMarmotRodentMammalRock ChuckWhistle PigMarmota caligataThe Whistler
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