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Marmot' "puss in boots" eyes

At the end of your hike, at 4000m of altitude, you still need to go through Marmot border control before reaching the lake at the top. They come to greet you and sniff your backpack's content. They are very serious about it! (PS: Never feed wildlife: feeding wildlife harms wildlife!).

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Date Uploaded: 11.2020
Photo Location: Estes, Colorado, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D750
Copyright: © Sarah Fleury