A Tarbagan marmot is captured in this image as it keeps an eye out for predators amongst the Mongolian steppe

The Tarbagan marmot (Marmota sibirica) is found throughout Mongolia. Known as tarvag in the Mongolian language, this rodent species has been eaten for centuries as part of the native cuisine of Mongolia in a traditional dish called boodog.

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