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Hoary marmot

Marmota caligata

Description:

One marmot seen on top of rocky outcropping. Probably a sub adult, but no other marmots seen

Habitat:

Large rock outcropping on the top/ side of wickersham Dome. Typical alpine habitat, not any noticeable growing forage yet

Notes:

We also saw a bumble bee. No other marmot activity on the dome and several know burrows are still buried in snow

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Katie Rubin
Spotted by
Katie Rubin

Alaska, USA

Spotted on Apr 19, 2016
Submitted on Apr 20, 2016

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