BEHAVIOR OF MARMOTS MARMOTA-MARMOTA UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DIFFERENT HIKING ACTIVITIES

In the region of First near Grindelwald (Swiss alps) alpine marmots Marmota marmota reacted differently to various forms of hiking tourism. The smallest reaction was recorded when hikers kept to trails. The reaction increased with cross-country hiking and was even greater when the main burrows of the animals were crossed. The severest reaction was seen in experiments with dogs on a long leash. It can be concluded that the predictability and potential threat (dogs) are decisive factors in the reactions of marmots to different forms of hiking.