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The Marmots and Me: The Schoolboy, 8, Who Has Struck Up a Remarkable Friendship With a Colony of Alpine Animals
Animals  (tags: marmots, Matteo, special boy, friendship-clan, wildanimals, wildlife, Ausrtia, pictures, goodnews )

BarbKnigh
- 249 days ago - dailymail.co.uk
They are notoriously shy around humans, beating their tails and chattering their teeth to try to warn us off before emitting loud whistles to tell other members of their colony to flee. But when these alpine marmots see Matteo Walsh, they scuttle to his..
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BarbKnight SunshinecatLady (1485)
Thursday September 13, 2012, 4:24 pm
This little man is so AWESOME! Please enjoy this brilliant boy's story and pics!
 

Terry V. (46)
Thursday September 13, 2012, 5:01 pm
Beautiful story and pictures!
Thank you Barb!!!!!!
 

Gysele van Santen (131)
Thursday September 13, 2012, 5:46 pm
that kid must have a beatiful soul, animals know things.

thnx for sharing, Barb.
 

Gran Pat (330)
Thursday September 13, 2012, 5:50 pm
Ahh........what a beautiful story. We can learn so much from this young man, and the animals. What a wonderful relationship that they have with Matteo...and it's all about their love of each other. Wonderful, wonderful story, I'm passing this one on, Barb, thank YOU.!!! xox
 

Michael Carney (177)
Thursday September 13, 2012, 6:52 pm
Very beautiful...I had never even heard of Marmots....
 

Michela M. (2989)
Thursday September 13, 2012, 6:55 pm
Beautiful!!!
 

Laura H. (732)
Thursday September 13, 2012, 6:57 pm
My heart is smiling! :)
Noted and will share-thank you very much Barb!!!
 

Lydia W. (145)
Thursday September 13, 2012, 7:44 pm
That is so darn sweet !
Thanks so much !
 

Kim O. (383)
Thursday September 13, 2012, 9:58 pm
Thanks Barb!! We have endangered marmots here where I live! They have a name-a-pup contest every year! Happily, they're making a comeback. Great photos of the little marmot whisperer!!
 

Catherine Turley (186)
Thursday September 13, 2012, 10:03 pm
shared on facebook. what incredible photos.
 

Veronica C. (42)
Thursday September 13, 2012, 10:19 pm
He is clearly a special little boy and these animals know it. Their instincts are sensing something beautiful in this soul.
 

Danuta Watola (955)
Friday September 14, 2012, 1:46 am
Noted
 

zora b. (46)
Friday September 14, 2012, 2:10 am
Lovely and very charming story. It reminds me of a Heidi by Johanna Spiry. Matteo is beyond adorable.
 

Carrie B. (229)
Friday September 14, 2012, 3:04 am
Aww! Thanks Barb.
 

Carol H. (215)
Friday September 14, 2012, 4:50 am
thank you Barb, great story
 

Michael H. (200)
Friday September 14, 2012, 10:29 am
Thanks for posting
 

Roger M. (0)
Friday September 14, 2012, 11:22 am
That's just great. Thanks.
 

Sue Matheson (49)
Friday September 14, 2012, 3:21 pm
thanks
 

Rosie Lopez (73)
Friday September 14, 2012, 3:34 pm
great kid!!
 

Raymond G. (9)
Saturday September 15, 2012, 10:17 am
Loved this article, what a great boy, photos. Thank you Barb.
 

Ann offline (27)
Saturday September 15, 2012, 2:07 pm
What a heart warming story. Thanks for sharing, Barb.
 

Debbie Crowe (55)
Thursday October 4, 2012, 5:18 am
I've never heard of a Marmot before. Cute little fellas!!

This little boy has a special calling!!!
 

Debbie Crowe (55)
Thursday October 4, 2012, 5:21 am
I have never heard of a Marmot before. Cute little fellas!!!

Matteo Walch has a special calling!!
 
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