largest marmot species
Please try again later. Published on Sep 4, 2013. The marmot found in this part of Austria is the Alpine marmot-a large, omnivorous type of ground squirrel. It's the largest of fifteen marmot species reaching up to 21 inches in length and weighing as much as 18 pounds. Although Alpine marmots have a reputation for being shy creatures, there has been recent speculation about just how shy they are.