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Blacktail Prairie Dog

Cynomys ludovicianus

Description:

This rodent is about 15 inches long, is generally tan with a lighter belly. The tail has a black tip, which gives this species its name.

Habitat:

Grasslands, especially short-grass prairies.

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1 Comment

Mona Pirih
Mona Pirih 10 years ago

Beautiful..

Gordon Dietzman
Spotted by
Gordon Dietzman

South Dakota, USA

Spotted on Jan 24, 2007
Submitted on May 12, 2011

Spotted for Mission

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