Marmot


Description: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow-bellied_Marmot">Marmots</a> are a common resident in the Sierra. We saw several on this trip to the SF San Joaquin. This one just made a poor choice of hiding spots in a crack in a small boulder. It could not squish any further down into the crack and was forced to hold still while I took pictures.

In some areas, such as Mineral King in Sequoia Park, marmots are notorious for chewing on the wires and hoses in automobile engine compartments. I have not heard of that problem in this area, but you never know when they might get a hankering!
Author: Paul Martzen   Location: San Joaquin, S. Fork, CA
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Date: 06/08/03  Level:
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San Joaquin, S. Fork [CA]
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26h02m

Marmot

Author of photo
Paul Martzen
Fresno, CA 93728
Phone: 559-441-1383

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