Alpine marmot

The Alpine marmot is a species of large ground squirrel belonging to the genus Marmota. These rodents are native to the Alps in Europe and inhabit open country in mountains. They are well-adapted to cold environments with small, fur-covered ears, short, stocky legs, and strong digging claws. Marmots are diurnal and primarily vegetarian, feeding on grasses and other plants. They live in burrows and hibernate during the winter, relying on fat reserves accumulated during warmer months. When alarmed, they emit a sharp whistle and retreat to their burrows. Marmots are social animals and typically live in family groups.123