Alpine Marmot Running Towards the Camera

Wide-shot of an alpine marmot running directly towards the camera on a small mountain plateau in the Austrian Alps. Filmed in slow motion

  • Image ID 56936772
  • Production Year 2023
  • Length 00:00:15
  • Production Company Dream Wild Films
  • Resolution
  • FormatMP4
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Synopsis

The alpine marmot (Marmota marmota) is a large ground-dwelling squirrel native to the European Alps.These herbivores primarily eat plants, but also consume insects and other small creatures.Alpine marmots are territorial, using intimidating behaviors and scent marking to ward off intruders.They hibernate during winter to survive harsh weather and food scarcity.


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Dream Wild Films