What are marmots and where do they live?
— T.C., Wareham A. There are about 16 species of marmot — largest member of the squirrel family — roaming much of the Northern Hemisphere. The woodchuck is most familiar to those of us here in the East. Other species include the hoary marmot of western North America and the alpine marmot of Europe. Most adult marmots are 1 to 2 feet long, not including a bushy tail, which, on some species, adds 6 to 9 inches to the animal’s length. They weigh 10-18 pounds and have small ears and short legs tipped …
