Thread by @NatlParkService

I chirped to myself, “Self.” (and I knew it was me, cause I recognized my chirp) “Today is going to be a good day!”⁣

📸 Marmot @RockyNPS
#MondayMotivation

Dude, nice marmot! Did you know the yellow-bellied marmot is nicknamed a “whistle pig” for the high-pitched chirp they make to warn other group members about potential threats?

Marmots are large ground squirrels that typically live on grass plains and mountains. They are famous for digging burrows and hibernate for a significant part of the year.

Marmots are the weightiest among squirrels, with a body weight ranging from 4.4-24.2 lb. They have short but strong legs that are ideal for digging and that fur comes in various shades (mostly gray, some brown, also red-yellow).