The Himalayan marmot is found in the cold Himalayan regions of Jammu and Kashmir. It is one of the highest elevation-dwelling mammals in the world. Also known as Tibetan snow pigs, marmots burrow deep under the rocks and live mostly on ground vegetation, roots, shoots and berries. . "The impact of more tourist traffic over the years appears to have scared off Ladakh’s wildlife to its remote interiors. Marmots and many bird species are seen no more." (SIC) Ref: The HIndu . . #ladakh #wildanimals #nature #natgeotravel #natgeo #lonelyplanetasia #animalsofindia #marmot #loveforanimals #cuteanimals #himalayananimals #photographersofdelhi #photographers_of_india #animalportraits #saveanimals #dpeg #dpeginsta #youngphotographers #wildlifephotography #wildlife #travel #travelasia #canonasia #canon #betterphotography #ladakhtourism