The Gold-Digging Mouse of Himachal

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The Gold-Digging Mouse of Himachal

In the high mountains of Himachal, lives a unique creature - the Himalayan Marmot, often called the “gold-digging mouse.”

Unlike ordinary mice, this animal is larger - somewhere between a squirrel and a rabbit - measuring up to 70 cm in length and weighing nearly 9 kg. With its strong claws and bushy tail, it digs deep burrows that can stretch 6–9 meters underground.

Experts say the soil thrown out from these burrows sometimes carries tiny gold particles, as Himalayan and Tibetan soils naturally contain gold dust. That’s why locals often collect this soil.

During winters, marmots hibernate for 6–8 months, surviving only on their stored body fat. In Ladakh and Tibet, they are even seen as symbols of hard work, luck, and prosperity in Buddhist culture.

Truly, one of the most fascinating creatures of the Himalayas!

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This is not just a Shorts channel. This is the voice of Himachal - raw, real, and rooted. At News 4 Himalayan Shorts, we capture the heartbeat of the hills through 30 to 60-second videos that highlight the big stories hidden in small places.

From political heat to cultural roots, from local movements to forgotten heroes, from folk legends to ground reports - every reel on this channel reflects the real Himachal. Not from a studio lens, but from the streets, villages, valleys, and voices of the people. That’s why we proudly say: Reporter of Himalaya.

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Short, sharp explainers on Himachal Pradesh’s political events

Honest ground reports that speak for the common people

Snippets of festivals, rituals, and local traditions

Rare facts from Himachal’s forgotten history

Folktales, beliefs, and unique stories from the Devbhoomi

Natural disaster coverage, weather alerts, and public warnings

Voices from the hills who rarely make it to national media

Sharp questions, balanced tone, and no-nonsense commentary

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