Himalayan Marmot
Marmota himalayana
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae
About
The Himalayan marmot is a marmot species that inhabits alpine grasslands throughout the Himalayas and on the Tibetan Plateau. It is IUCN Red Listed as Least Concern because of its wide range and possibly large population.
Fun Fact
It is one of the largest marmots in the world, being about the size of a large housecat; their average body weight ranges from 4 to 9.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Lives in short grass steppes or alpine habitats, typically above the tree line but below the permanent snow limit.
Diet
Eats plants growing on pastures, in particular the soft and juicy parts of grassy plant species like Carex, Agrostis, Deschampsia, Koeleria and flowering species like Euphrasia, Gentiana, Halenia, Polygonum, Primula, Ranunculus, Saussurea, Taraxacum, and Iris potaninii.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance