Marmots
Habitat
•Semi-fossorial. Inhabits talus slopes or rock outcrops in meadows. Abundant herbaceous & grassy plants nearby.
Rocks support burrows & serve as
sunning & observation posts.
Avoids dense forests.
Food Habits
•Grasses, flowers, forbs--in late summer eats seeds. Moderate grazing by ungulates may favor marmots. Heavy grazing may have adverse effects.
Ecology
•Occurs from valley bottoms to alpine tundra where
suitable habitat exists.
