Move over, TikTok raccoons – Himalayan marmots are nature’s newest viral stars! Visitors to Moshi Park Scenic Area in Ganzi, southwest China, recently caught these fluffy rodents living their best lives – foraging, playing hide-and-seek among wildflowers, and striking yoga-like poses on sunlit rocks. 🧘♀️🌼
Native to high-altitude regions, these chubby-cheeked mammals are like nature’s comedians. Their social antics and whistling communication (think: furry Morse code) make them a hit with hikers and wildlife photographers. Pro tip: Bring binoculars – these speedsters vanish faster than a dropped ice cream cone! 🍦💨
Park rangers remind visitors to admire from a distance. As one local guide joked: ‘They’re cuter when not nibbling your sandwich!’ The marmot sightings highlight Ganzi’s growing reputation as an eco-tourism hotspot bridging adventure and conservation.
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