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Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Cynomys ludovicianus

Description:

Large rodent with a black tip to its tail. Lives in large colonies

Habitat:

Shortgrass prairie on Davidson Mesa

Notes:

Lots of mounds and prairie dogs - they were unafraid of people. Bad photos taken with phone while running.

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Colorado, USA

Spotted on May 13, 2013
Submitted on May 17, 2013

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