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Marten It is a rare treat to spot a marten, also called a pine marten. At about 1.5 to 3 feet long, including its tail, the marten is about the size of a housecat but longer and sleeker. Martens have beautiful lush brown fur and long bushy tails. They are agile climbers and sometimes live in a cavity high up in a tree. They are elusive animals, but can occasionally be seen in pursuit of squirrels or chipmunks, their favorite dinner. Several years ago I saw one in nearby trees around my Tahoe area house for about two weeks. The grace and stealth of the marten is unmatched.

Marmot

Marmot If you hear a high-pitched squeak when you are walking by a big rock pile, there is a good chance that it harbors a yellow-bellied marmot. Also known as woodchuck, the marmot is about the size of a housecat. Related to squirrels, marmots are dark brown and cinnamon in color, live in groups and love to sun themselves on rocks. I have often seen them in Desolation Wilderness, on the Pacific Crest Trail near Twin Peaks, and in the Mt. Rose area.