Alpine Marmots Wrestling and Fighting in Austria
Medium shot of two alpine marmots fighting and wrestling each other while rolling on the ground. The marmots jump at each other, bite, and pull fur in the Austrian Alps. Filmed in slow motion
- Image ID 56936775
- Production Year 2023
- Length 00:00:25
- Production Company Dream Wild Films
- Resolution
- FormatMP4
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