Spot These 10 Awesome Animals In U.S. National Parks

The awesome Olympic marmot is a cat-sized rodent in the squirrel family.  They live in colonies and typically weigh approximately 18 pounds.  The animal was deemed the official “endemic mammal” of the state of Washington in 2009. 

These animals reside almost exclusively in mountain meadows in popular Olympic National Park.  The park contains three different ecosystems and a lot of walking trails.  Thus, it’s said to be one of the very best places in the nation to spot wildlife including marmots, spotted owls, whales, or even giant slugs. 

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