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Hoary Marmot (Marmota caligata) at Mount Rainier

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Hoary Marmots , also called Whistle Pigs , inhabit rocky areas near the treeline in northwestern North America up into Alaska. The “hoary&# part of their common name refers to the extremely pale fur on their back. Anyway, about half of the pictures here were taken by Daisy and the other half by me. … a.

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Comebackers

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Alaska’s long-lining fleet now must have bird-deterrent measures in place, which means a lot more Laysan, Black-footed and Short-tailed Albatross are not being injured or drowned in fishing gear. Aleutian Cackling Geese on Buldir Island, Alaska, where they made their final stand. That would have been awful.

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