Marmot - The Marmots of British Columbia, Canada


Badger
Beaver
Bighorn Mountain Sheep
Black Bear
Bobcat
California Sea Lion
Caribou
Chipmunk
Cougar
Coyote
Dall's Porpoise
Deer
Elk
Grey Whale
Grey Wolf
Grizzly Bear
Humpback Whale
Killer Whale
Lynx
Marmot
Marten
Mink
Mountain Goat
Moose
Pacific White-Sided Dolphin
Porcupine
Raccoon
Red Fox
Red Squirrel
Sea Otter
Striped Skunk
Wolverine

Animals
Birds
Fish
Wildflowers
Trees
Survival
Parks
Trails





British Columbia Outdoor Wilderness Guide


Marmots
Marmota caligata or Rockchuck, Mountain Marmot,
Whistler, Hoary Marmot


Description - The marmot is a large animal this is silver-grey above with a brownish rump and whitish belly. Distinct black and white marks are on the head and shoulders. The tail of the marmot is large, reddish-brown and bushy. Average weight is 8-20 pounds.

Distribution - This species of marmot lives throughout all of British Columbia in talus slopes in the mountains.

Biology - Marmots feed almost entirely on greens. In May, 4-5 young are born. When in danger this animal gives off a shrill, piercing "Eeeeeee" alarm hence the nickname "whistler". Many carnivores prey on marmots; bears may dig up marmot that are still hibernating in the early spring.



Yellow-Bellied Marmot
Photo courtesy of Michael Wigg.


Follow Us On Facebook


List of BC Adventure
Advertisers

Site Info
Advertise With Us
Awards
About Us
Contact Us
Free Vacation Guides
BC Vacation Guides
Coastal Vacations
Thompson Okanagan
EcoTourism
Fishing Vacations
Guest Ranch Guide
Romantic Getaways
Wilderness Vacations
Winter Vacations
The Rockies Guide
Login







Marmot - The Marmots of British Columbia, Canada