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Vancouver Island marmots caught playing in the mountains

Original: Two Vancouver Island marmots (one pup and one yearling) playing in the mountains on Vancouver Island. Lots of theatrics

A wildlife photographer has shared images of two Vancouver Island marmots, a pup and a yearling, playfully wrestling in the island's mountains. The animals put on what she describes as lots of theatrics, with friendly tussling but no injuries. The photos were taken some years ago and are being enjoyed as a charming glimpse of one of Canada's rarest mammals in its alpine habitat.

Why now: The rare and endearing sight of endangered marmots at play is delighting nature lovers.

Vancouver Island marmotVancouver IslandCatherine Babault

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• Two Vancouver Island marmots (one pup and one yearling) playing in the mountains on Vancouver Island. Lots of theatrics and some friendly wrestling but nobody got hurt. They were just having fun and it was fun to watch! Photo taken years ago. # photography # nature # marmot #… · CatherineBabault · 68

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