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Olympic Marmot (Marmota olympus) in alpine area of Olympic Mountains, Olympic National Park, Washington. Summer. It is often said that marmots "whistle" their warning call, but it is really more of a shrill shriek (sound made with the vocal cords).
Tom & Pat Leeson
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