The Largest Squirrels: Marmots

Marmots are the world's largest... squirrels! They can be 45 cm (1.5 ft) tall when staying on two feet and weigh up to 14 kg (30 lbs). Marmots inhabit grasslands, from steppes to alpine pastures in Europe, Asia and North America. They eat twice a day: in the morning and in the evening, b... [ read more >> ]