Alpine Marmots Sniff Each Other Before Fighting
Medium shot of two alpine marmots initiating a fight, filmed in slow motion in the Austrian alps
- Image ID 57302438
- Production Year 2023
- Length 00:00:13
- 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