Specifically, a Yellow-bellied Marmot. That is the only species which should be found in that location. Other species are more northern and western, except for the Woodchuck, which is eastern and northern.
Marmots and groundhogs (woodchucks) are related animals. Indeed ground hogs are in the same genus as other marmots. A ground hog can be considered as a type of Marmot.
Gound Hog
Range where ground hogs are found
Yellow bellied marmot
Range where Yellow bellied Marmots are found
I used to call them Whistling Marmots in the Colorado Wilderness Area. Probably more than one species..
Marmots are the largest species of Squirrels.
Yellow-bellied marmot -Marmota flaviventris.
Hoary Marmot, Marmota callgata
Hoary marmot, Marmota callgata
Yellow-bellied Marmot, Marmota flaviventris
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