Yellowstone National Park -Yellow-bellied Marmot Postcard

UNESCO WHS Serie - Yellowstone National Park - Animals - Yellow-bellied Marmot - Yellowstone National Park is a protected area showcasing significant geological phenomena and processes. It is also a unique manifestation of geothermal forces, natural beauty, and wild ecosystems where rare and endangered species thrive. The yellow-bellied marmot (Marmota flaviventris), also known as the rock chuck, is a large, stout-bodied ground squirrel. It is one of fourteen species of marmots. They live in burrows in colonies of up to twenty individuals with a single dominant male. They hibernate for approximately eight months starting in September and lasting through the winter. World Heritage Sites in the USA - Name: Yellowstone National Park Country: United States of America Location: Wyoming, Montana, Idaho Animal: Marmot (Marmota flaviventris) Inscription: 1978 Category: Natural (vii)(viii)(ix)(x) Unesco Ref: 28 Special Feature: The card has a QR-Code on the backside to navigate for more Informationas about the site.