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Alpine Marmot
Marmota marmota
Morphology
42–54 cmBody length
2,3-5,7 kgWeight
13–16 cmHeight at withers
12-15 latAverage lifespan
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Occurrence
Alps, Carpathian Mountains, Pyrenees, Tatra Mountains
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Habitat
Alpine species. Lives in alpine meadows and cliffs in hard-to-reach places. Avoids areas with busy tourist trails.
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Food
Strictly plants, Shoots, Bulbs, Roots
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Reproduction
- Sexual maturity: After 3 hibernations
- Breeding season: Spring - after waking up from hibernation
- Gestation period: 33-34 days
- Number of offspring: 1-8
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Species protection
Not subject to species protection. Tatra Marmot is strictly protected.
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Interesting fact
They are not solitary. They live in family groups of up to 20 individuals.
