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Burrowback Marmot

The Burrowback Marmot has a compact and robust body, with short legs and a stocky build. Its fur is dense and varies in shades of brown and gray, providing effective camouflage in the grassy surroundings. The marmot's most distinguishing feature is its curved, shovel-like claws on its front limbs, perfectly designed for excavating intricate burrows and tunnels in the earth. These marmots spend a significant portion of their lives underground, utilizing their powerful claws and muscular bodies to create elaborate networks of interconnected burrows. Their burrows serve as shelter from predators and extreme weather conditions, as well as a safe haven for raising their young and storing food supplies.