Weasel raider | Parker Jackson Wilderness Photography

While most of the marmots were out enjoying fresh spring greens, a long-tailed weasel earned its reputation as a voracious hunter. The weasel raided the marmot colony and took at least four young... While most of the marmots were out enjoying fresh spring greens, a long-tailed weasel earned its reputation as a voracious hunter. The weasel raided the marmot colony and took at least four young back to its burrow. The largest marmot was almost certainly bigger than the weasel, but young marmots are no match for a weasel when the adult marmots aren't there to fend off an attack. Sad day for the marmots, but a bounty for the weasel that was likely feeding her young. It was pretty incredible to watch the speed, agility and hunting prowess of such a small creature.

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