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Alpine Marmot vs European Souslik

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Alpine Marmot

Alpine Marmot

Marmota marmota

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vs
European Souslik

European Souslik

Spermophilus citellus

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Size

Alpine Marmot

Alpine Marmot

0.54 m

Human

1.75 m

European Souslik

European Souslik

0.23 m

Alpine MarmotEuropean Souslik
Weight3–8 kg0.19–0.34 kg
Length42–54 cm19–23 cm
Top Speed25 km/h25 km/h
Lifespan10–18 yrs4–7 yrs
Gestation34 days25 days
Offspring2–6 2–10
DietHerbivoreHerbivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationResidentResident
Habitatalpine, Mountain, meadowGrassland, Farmland, Heathland
RegionsEuropeEurope
FamilySciuridaeSciuridae
OrderRodentiaRodentia