Dens play an important role in the survival of cavernicolous animals. To explore the characteristics and ecological significance of Himalayan marmot (Marmota himalayana) dens, we surveyed the dens of 30 breeding pairs of Himalayan marmots at Duoma Village, Zoige County, Aba Prefecture, Sichuan Province from May to October 2017 and April to May 2018. Ninety dens that were extensively used (sleeping dens and breeding dens) and temporarily used (temporary dens) were selected, and seven physical characteristics of each den were measured to analyze ...