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I believe this is a River marmot. I found him just about sunset at the Fort Benton Wildlife Refuge north of Great Falls, MT. He camoflauges so well with the surroundings.

I believe this is a River marmot. I found him just about sunset at the Fort Benton Wildlife Refuge north of Great Falls, MT. He camoflauges so well with the surroundings.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2009
Date Uploaded: 05.2011
Photo Location: Great Falls, Montana, United States of America
Copyright: © Cathleen Cline