hoary marmot
A species of marmot native to North America. The Japanese name literally means 'white-haired marmot'.
The hoary marmot inhabits the high mountains of North America.
Standard katakana spelling for this animal name.
Kanji spelling is possible but rarely used; the word is usually written in kana.
From 白髪 (しらが, 'white hair') + マーモット ('marmot'), referring to the animal's grizzled fur.