River otters, Rocky Mountain elk, mule deer, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, beavers, Bald Eagles, Magpies, and Brown Trout in the Flaming Gorge National Recreation area.
Marmots are usually seen basking in the sun on a large rock or roadside. Never far from their rocky dens, they lumber quickly to cover at any sign of dangers. Lookouts, usually perched on a nearby rock, emit a loud, sharp whistle when trouble is near. Marmots are the largest member of the squirrel family. In early fall, they retreat to their dens to hibernate, re-emerging in the melting snows of March.
Season for Viewing active throughout the daytime in the summer, hibernates in winter
Best Areas to View Commonly seen along the roadsides in mountainous areas of the National Scenic Byway
Fast Facts Marmota flaviventris, large rodent with silver-grey fur, a large tail and a yellow stripe across nose. 8-20 lbs
