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rockchuck
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yellowbelly marmot, rockchuck, Marmota flaviventrisnoun
heavy-bodied yellowish-brown marmot of rocky areas of western North America
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rockchuck
The yellow-bellied marmot (Marmota flaviventris), also known as the rock chuck, is a large, stout-bodied ground squirrel in the marmot genus. It is one of fourteen species of marmots, and is native to mountainous regions of southwestern Canada and western United States, including the Rocky Mountains, Sierra Nevada, and Mount Rainier in the state of Washington, typically living above 2,000 metres (6,500 feet). The fur is mainly brown, with a dark bushy tail, yellow chest and white patch between the eyes, and they weigh up to approximately 5 kilograms (11 pounds). They live in burrows in colonies of up to twenty individuals with a single dominant male. They are diurnal and feed on plant material, insects, and bird eggs. They hibernate for approximately eight months starting in September and lasting through the winter.
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rockchuck
A rockchuck is another nickname for a marmot, specifically the yellow-bellied marmot species. These creatures are large ground-dwelling squirrels that typically live in rocky areas or mountainous regions. They are often seen sunbathing on rocks and are known for their characteristic "chuck" sounds which they make to warn others of predators.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of rockchuck in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of rockchuck in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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