Black-capped Marmot

Black-capped MarmotThe black-capped marmot burrows and lives in family groups in cold mountains and tundra, spending much of the year hibernating.What does it look like?Its head is black from the nose to behind the ears; the fur below the eyes is sandy-yellow mixed with grey, and a black stripe runs from the neck onto the shoulders.How does it live?The black-capped marmot burrows and lives in family groups in cold mountains and tundra, spending much of the year hibernating.It lives in family groups and maintains burrows. Hibernation lasts through much of the cold season, but its start varies with local conditions and food availability.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.