Whistling Marmot (Noun)
Meaning
Large North American mountain marmot.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The whistling marmot is known for its distinctive warning call that echoes through mountain meadows.
- Whistling marmots often live in large colonies and are common in mountain meadows throughout western North America.
- In the alpine meadows of the Sierra Nevada mountains, whistling marmots are often seen standing upright watching their surroundings.
- The whistling marmot gets its name from its unique warning call, which sounds like a high-pitched whistle.
- Hikers in the Rocky Mountains frequently spot whistling marmots scurrying through rocky outcroppings and meadows.