Marmots-get to know this little animal.
Coils are kind of rodents that inhabit the Northern hemisphere, in the area of North America and Siberia all the way to the Himalayas.
He lives in burrows which digs into the earth to a depth up to 4 meters of indefinite length interconnected with several inputs for running away from predators that hunt him. It grows to the size of a small dog so it is often mistaken for similar animals, eg. A beaver. Marmots feed mainly on grasses, roots, lichens and tubers of plants and flowers. Hibernate.
Meet alpine marmots
The air rang shrill whistle. It sounded like a boy whistling calls his friend - only much louder, it is heard alpine marmots.
The young saints are very playful and often run in circles chasing each other. Young people and adults are welcome marmots so that they touch snout. Family members each other clean and regulate hair, and during periods of cold weather tightened up side by side to be warmed up.
As we have seen, the marmots are preparing for the future and kept danger People could learn something from these small rodents.
Marmots give a special charm alpine meadows and cooperation that prevails in their families bears witness to the wisdom of our Creator.
One adult marmot guards while other family members in close looking for food.
He lives in burrows which digs into the earth to a depth up to 4 meters of indefinite length interconnected with several inputs for running away from predators that hunt him. It grows to the size of a small dog so it is often mistaken for similar animals, eg. A beaver. Marmots feed mainly on grasses, roots, lichens and tubers of plants and flowers. Hibernate.
The air rang shrill whistle. It sounded like a boy whistling calls his friend - only much louder, it is heard alpine marmots.
In the next few shots better we get to know these animals. On the rock is like to sunbathe, where are their main lair and how they survive in high mountains and rough terrain where no trees grow.
Mutual cooperation and concern for the safety of the family
Marmot is not easy to live in the alpine meadows. Winters are cold, and the area where they live for months can be covered with snow. In addition they face danger from predators who prey on them from the ground and from the air. Therefore marmots should cooperate well and be very resourceful and careful in order to survive in their alpine habitat.
They usually live in groups consisting of a male and female and their progeny. Each of these families has several dens - in one of them live, while others hide them when danger threatens. Sometimes dig a burrow under a large stone. Such dwellings are very practical - stone serves as the marmot observation post and a terrace where you can sunbathe and relax.
Marmot is not easy to live in the alpine meadows. Winters are cold, and the area where they live for months can be covered with snow. In addition they face danger from predators who prey on them from the ground and from the air. Therefore marmots should cooperate well and be very resourceful and careful in order to survive in their alpine habitat.
They usually live in groups consisting of a male and female and their progeny. Each of these families has several dens - in one of them live, while others hide them when danger threatens. Sometimes dig a burrow under a large stone. Such dwellings are very practical - stone serves as the marmot observation post and a terrace where you can sunbathe and relax.
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| Matteo’s mother Michaela said: 'Their friendship has lasted for more than four years now. 'He loves those animals and they are not at all afraid of Matteo because he has a feeling towards them and they understand that. |
Coils great store by cleanliness. They have a special lair in which defecate in order to one in which they live has always been clean. At the end of the main holes marmots dig a little more pit you covered with grass. In this warm and safe hideout female brings to the world of the young. In addition there are all the family can curl up next to each other and sink into a long hibernation.Guard duty probably is the most important family duty marmots. One adult marmot guards while other family members around looking for food. Sometimes a guard stood on its hind legs in order to better see what is happening around him and found out if their risk. Eagles, foxes and humans are the greatest threat to the alpine marmot. When they occur in the vicinity or when the groundhog saw a large bird of prey, ads whistle that warns of the danger. It
is interesting that the whistle that warns of the danger of eagles -
their main winged enemy - significantly different from the other
whistle. As soon as they hear the whistle, marmots rushing off to the hideout. It seems that in a moment disappeared from the face of the earth!
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| ‘We go there every year now for two weeks - it’s amazing to watch the connection between a boy and his animal friends.’ Marmots stand at around 18cm tall and reach up to 50cm in length. Bizarrely, the animals are heavier in the autumn, when they can weigh up to 8kg, in comparison to 3kg in the spring months. |
Obedience can be a matter of life and death. This is especially true for the young, who are the favorite food of golden eagles. If the predator really close, groundhog who stand guard escaped to the lair together with other family members. Then after a few minutes carefully piers head to see if the danger has passed.
Survive the hot day and sleep sweet dream
On the mountain meadows where alpine marmots live has plenty of grass you can eat. There is a very pleasant summer. For chilly days marmots sunbathe on the surrounding rocks. But harder to high temperatures because they can not remove their furry coat. Therefore, they are usually more active in the early morning and late afternoon.Alpine marmot certainly not suffer from insomnia. They are about six months hibernating. Their relative, mountain marmot, knows sleep up to nine months. During hibernation, the alpine marmots heart rate is reduced to one to two per minute, and its body temperature drops to about 5 degrees Celsius. Of course, marmots have to be well prepared in order to sustain for long without food. During the summer and early autumn, a lot of eating to accumulated fat stores from which to draw energy during the long winter sleep.
Survive the hot day and sleep sweet dream
On the mountain meadows where alpine marmots live has plenty of grass you can eat. There is a very pleasant summer. For chilly days marmots sunbathe on the surrounding rocks. But harder to high temperatures because they can not remove their furry coat. Therefore, they are usually more active in the early morning and late afternoon.Alpine marmot certainly not suffer from insomnia. They are about six months hibernating. Their relative, mountain marmot, knows sleep up to nine months. During hibernation, the alpine marmots heart rate is reduced to one to two per minute, and its body temperature drops to about 5 degrees Celsius. Of course, marmots have to be well prepared in order to sustain for long without food. During the summer and early autumn, a lot of eating to accumulated fat stores from which to draw energy during the long winter sleep.
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| 'It’s great that I have been able to document the marmot’s natural behaviour around Matteo without making them afraid of me and my equipment. 'I wanted to capture the animals exactly the way I see them - the way they behave among each other, in harmony with their surroundings.' It is clear from the pictures that Matteo and the marmots are totally comfortable in each other’s company. 'The picture of a curious animal approaching me is a thousand times more beautiful than the picture of any animal looking at me in fear before it takes flight. 'This is how I try to picture the proudest, more beautiful and also the funniest moments, giving others the opportunity to enjoy the miraculous world of animals.’ |
As we have seen, the marmots are preparing for the future and kept danger People could learn something from these small rodents.
Marmots give a special charm alpine meadows and cooperation that prevails in their families bears witness to the wisdom of our Creator.
One adult marmot guards while other family members in close looking for food.
They are notoriously shy around humans, beating their tails and chattering their teeth to try to warn us off before emitting loud whistles to tell other members of their colony to flee.
But when these alpine marmots see Matteo Walch, they scuttle to his side and show him nothing but affection.
The eight-year-old built up a remarkable relationship with the creatures since first being taken to see them by his nature-loving family four years ago.
The family return to visit the colony in Groslocker in the Austrian Alps for two weeks every year.
But when these alpine marmots see Matteo Walch, they scuttle to his side and show him nothing but affection.
The eight-year-old built up a remarkable relationship with the creatures since first being taken to see them by his nature-loving family four years ago.
The family return to visit the colony in Groslocker in the Austrian Alps for two weeks every year.
Michaela, a schoolteacher from Innsbruck, Austria, has uniquely captured the unique bond between Matteo and his marmot friends throughout the past four years.
