Wildlife- The Himalayan Marmots, Ladakh, India.

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The Himalayan marmot, a mammal, thrives in the grasslands of the Himalayas. During the harsh winter, they hibernate in deep burrows to escape the cold. Their shrill whistles echo across the mountains and alert their relatives. (Photos: Atul Sharma)

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Wildlife- The Himalayan Marmots, Leh, Ladakh, India. (Photo: Atul Sharma) - A young Himalayan marmot holding a crackerjack biscuit with both hands at Leh, Ladakh, India.

Wildlife- The Himalayan Marmots, Leh, Ladakh, India. (Photo: Atul Sharma) - A young Himalayan marmot holding crack jack biscuit with both hands at Leh, Ladakh, India.

Wildlife- The Himalayan Marmots, Leh, Ladakh, India. (Photo: Atul Sharma) - Group Leader of Himalayan Marmots, Welcoming tourists at Leh, Ladakh, India.

Wildlife- The Himalayan Marmots, Leh, Ladakh, India. (Photo: Atul Sharma) - Two Himalayan Marmots enjoying sun at Leh, Ladakh, India.

Wildlife- The Himalayan Marmots, Leh, Ladakh, India. (Photo: Atul Sharma) - A tourist taking picture of Himalayan Marmots at Leh, Ladakh, India.

Wildlife- The Himalayan Marmots, Leh, Ladakh, India. (Photo: Atul Sharma) - A lonely Himalayan marmot waits for other group members in a field at Leh, Ladakh, India.

Wildlife- The Himalayan Marmots, Leh, Ladakh, India. (Photo: Atul Sharma) - A Himalayan Marmots standing in a field at Leh, Ladakh, India.

Wildlife- The Himalayan Marmots, Leh, Ladakh, India. (Photo: Atul Sharma) - Baby Himalayan Marmots fighting with the mom for the biscuit, at Leh, Ladakh, India.

Wildlife- The Himalayan Marmots, Leh, Ladakh, India. (Photo: Atul Sharma) - A Young Himalayan Marmots fighting for a biscuit, at Leh, Ladakh, India.

Wildlife- The Himalayan Marmots, Leh, Ladakh, India. (Photo: Atul Sharma) - A Hungry Himalayan Marmots enjoying biscute at Leh, Ladakh, India.

Wildlife- The Himalayan Marmots, Leh, Ladakh, India. (Photo: Atul Sharma) - The Himalayan Marmot enjoying a biscuit in Leh, Ladakh, India.

Wildlife- The Himalayan Marmots, Leh, Ladakh, India. (Photo: Atul Sharma) - Will you marry me ?

Wildlife- The Himalayan Marmots, Leh, Ladakh, India. (Photo: Atul Sharma) - No !!!!! I will not marry you.

Wildlife- The Himalayan Marmots, Leh, Ladakh, India. (Photo: Atul Sharma) - A young Himalayan Marmot calling other group members at Leh, Ladakh, India.

Wildlife- The Himalayan Marmots, Leh, Ladakh, India. (Photo: Atul Sharma) - Hey !!! where are you?

Wildlife- The Himalayan Marmots, Leh, Ladakh, India. (Photo: Atul Sharma) - A young Himalayan marmot in search of food at Leh, Ladakh, India.

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