Marmot plays peek-a-boo
These little critters are lots of fun to watch as they hop around on the talus slopes of the Rocky Mountains. This particular Yellow-bellied Marmot was quite curious about me…
Yellow-bellied Marmot basks in the early morning sun
Even at the start of July, it can be quite chilly at 12,000 feet so when the sun comes up, the critters emerge and enjoy the warmth. This little guy…
Yellow-bellied marmot warming in the early morning sun
Yellow-bellied marmot warming in the early morning sun. On a very chilly August morning at 14,000+ feet, this little one emerged with the rising sun and quickly began warming itself…
Geez! You kinda smell!
A mama marmot gives her offspring a bit of a sniff. What parent hasn't done that? Taken on August 17, 2014 at the top of Mount Evans, Colorado. If you…
A Marmot’s Bad Hair Day
A marmot's bad hair day. It could be because it just woke up or perhaps the 40mph winds and 40 degree temperatures had something to do with it. Taken this…
Marmot warming up with the sunrise
Taken on Mount Evans (Colorado) yesterday morning when the temperature was 40° and the wind howling at 40 mph. This little guy seemed pretty happy to have the sun out. Sometimes…