Hiker's magical wildlife moment

I'd say, the Marmot was licking the salt from his sweat off his face from the hike there.

He may have been licking the salt that comes from sweating. A lot of animals in America like what we call, a salt lick, which is a block of salt. It's basically like a human drinking a bottle of electrolytes to replenish strength & quench thirst. We all need each other in some capacity, just like this man. 😊😊😊 Merci beaucoup! ❤

It might have been raised by rescuers then released back, that's what happened with the racoon who lives under our deck. We wondered why she was so friendly and the wildlife people told us we could see if she had a chip, so we scanned her and she did. She had been released into the wild just a year before she took-up residence with us. So since she wasn't going anywhere I made a shelter for her, and last year she had babies and brought them to us to show them off.

This cute little guy is friendly and doesn't get scared of human, it might be rescued by human before. It's so cute and lovely. The man had an awesome experience.

Smiling from ear to ear so adorable 🙃

Such a beautiful experience and it was so kind of you to share it ~ Thanks

I agree, the Marmot was licking the salt off this young man's face. Super Cute!🐹❤☺

Don't move, hooman, I just need your salt.

Incredible!! A once in a lifetime experience!!😊❤

Two ways that marmots are cuddly are their appearance (So much collagen!) And, the fact that these loving creatures are warm and welcoming! 💚

Wow such a beautiful memory ❤️❤️❤️❤️🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

What an adorable moment! 😄

With the exception of interacting with & creating beautiful memories with our children, I can think of no other moments in life that are more joyful, are more simply wonderful, or are more satisfying & memorable than our interactions with animals... ESPECIALLY with our beloved pets, who are OFTEN thought of & literally feel as tho they ACTUALLY ARE... our children.💗🤗💗 Animals are such dear loves.💗 Thank You dear Father in heaven for blessing us with the animals of the world. Thank You for blessing us with ALL of your most magnificent creation.💗🙏💗

So adorable 🥰.

That marmot must be feeling safe high up in the mountains

Just magical❣️

Mein erster Gedanke als es anfing Ihn abzulecken war wegen dem Salz. Fast jedes Lebewesen braucht Salz , vielleicht sogar alle,da bin ich überfragt.Das Kind hat sich das geholt was es auch braucht und Glück gehabt auf so liebenswerte Menschen zu stoßen. Wirklich schön, da macht mein Herz Luftsprünge 😊😂

Gorgeous

Salt seeker! So cute!!

So cute! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️