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hoary marmot

/ˈhɔːri ˈmɑːrmət/

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/ˈhɔːri ˈmɑːrmət/formal
  • ruКрупный наземный грызун (Marmota caligata), обитающий в горных районах северо-западной части Северной Америки, известный своей седовато-серебристой шерстью и громким свистящим криком.

A large, ground-dwelling rodent (Marmota caligata) native to mountainous regions of northwestern North America, known for its grizzled, silvery-gray fur and loud whistling call.

  1. A large ground squirrelC1formalamerican

    A species of marmot (Marmota caligata) found in mountainous regions of northwestern North America, known for its grayish fur and loud whistling call.

    ruСедой сурок

    • The hoary marmot is commonly seen in the alpine tundra of Alaska.
    • We heard the distinctive whistle of a hoary marmot while hiking.
    • Hoary marmots hibernate for up to eight months each year.