Yellow-bellied Marmot

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Marmota flaviventris

Geographic Distribution

Quick Facts

Size
47 - 70 cm
Weight
3 - 7 kg
Diet
Grasses, Seeds, Fruits, Insects

Habitat

Alpine meadowsRocky outcroppingsMountainous forestsGrassy slopes

Behavior

  • Herbivorous, feeding on grasses, seeds, fruits, and insects
  • Lives in colonies, with complex social hierarchy
  • Hibernates during winter months, often in large groups
  • Uses a variety of vocalizations and visual displays to communicate