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CAN ANYONE TELL ME THE NAME OF THIS FURRY CREATURE?

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 Can anyone tell me the name of this furry creature?

 As me and my friend were hiking in Cedar Breaks Utah last year taking in the beauty, we came across this furry creature sunbathing on the rocks, about the size of a small cat.

 We were not sure what it was when we first saw  the furry creature, it looked like a badger at first glance. There was a couple standing there looking at it also and we asked, "it that a badger"? They replied no, "That is a ____________". I cannot remember what they called it, but it was a very strange name.

 This furry creature was lying on the rocks right on the ledge of this cliff that dropped thousands of feet. If something was to startle this furry creature, it may have fallen to it's death.

 I have left you with two photos. One photo shows you a close up of the furryfurry creaturefurry creature creature and the other shows the background and a little idea of where he/ she was lying.

 Who ever knows the name of this furry creature, thank you because I am tired of calling he/ she a furry creature!

photos by: Robert Swetz

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Comments(15)

Rebecca Schrader
Competitive Insurance of Dundee - Dundee, FL

Could it be a badger of some kind?  It's got nails like a dog, it looks like.

Jul 25, 2008 04:24 AM
Rebecca Schrader
Competitive Insurance of Dundee - Dundee, FL

A furry badger hybrid!

Jul 25, 2008 04:25 AM
Jeff Johnson
On the Move - Louisville, KY
Proud To Be Your Realtor

LOL...it looks like a groundhog or badger to me....That is too cute...poor thing he must have been hot wearing that PI fur coat and all!!!

 

Jul 25, 2008 04:30 AM
Miriam Martir
Keller Williams - Metuchen, NJ

My guess is a badger too

Jul 25, 2008 04:32 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

I know it's not a badger!

Jul 25, 2008 04:40 AM
Michael Cole
CPG Tours - Corona, CA

It looks like a Marmot, which is a type of ground squirrel. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marmot

 

 

 

 

 

Jul 25, 2008 04:53 AM
R. B. "Bob" Mitchell - Loan Officer Raleigh/Durham
Bank of England (NMLS#418481) - Raleigh, NC
Bob Mitchell (NMLS#1046286)

I don't know, but it sure does look tasty! ;-)

Bob Mitchell

ValueList Real Estate Services, Inc.

Jul 25, 2008 05:06 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

 If  I am not mistaken, the name Marmot rings a bell. I am 99.9% sure that the people watching with us mentioned the name Marmot. Thank you for helping me!

 And Bob, leave the furry creature alone please. This Marmot might be a protected animal in Utah!

Jul 25, 2008 06:40 PM
Sallie Williams
Keller Williams Realty RED STICK PARTNERS - Baton Rouge, LA
REALTOR - MBA, Baton Rouge

Thanks for the photos of the Marmot.  I've never heard of that creature before, but it sure is cute!!  And I'm glad it didn't fall over that ledge.  What a great view !!

Jul 26, 2008 07:46 AM
Rebecca Schrader
Competitive Insurance of Dundee - Dundee, FL

Golly, I am sure you are right.  Now I have to teach my kids, as we were all stumped.

Jul 27, 2008 12:22 AM
Greg Fox
Realty World Wichita - Wichita, KS
Techy Broker in Wichita Kansas

I have know idea what the creature is, but after looking at the scenery, I don't care either.  What a pretty pic!!

Jul 27, 2008 03:17 AM
Sasha Miletic - Windsor Real Estate
RE/MAX Preferred Realty Ltd. - Windsor, ON

Hi Robert, Its a kind of a squirrel. That's what i can recognise from this awesome picture. Its amazing. Keep posting best.

Best - Sash

Aug 01, 2008 12:26 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

 Sasha,

 It is a Marmot and I think they are related to the badger family.

Aug 01, 2008 03:29 AM
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I'm not sure, but you probably already know:) 

Nevertheless, the pictures are gorgeous! 

Apr 27, 2016 04:54 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Inna ...

Wow you sure pulled up and old post of Vegas Bob's and this would be a great reblog 

Apr 28, 2016 04:36 AM