Himalayan marmot

Scientific Name
Marmota himalayana
IUCN Status
Least Concern (LC)
Lifespan
15 years
Weight
4-9.2 kg
Range
Ladakh, Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Sikkim
Habitat Type
Cold Desert, Mountains
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Himalayan marmots play-fight standing on their hind limbs.
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