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Prarie Dog
The black-tailed prairie dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) is a rodent of the family Sciuridae (the squirrels) found in the Great Plains of North America. Black-tailed prairie dogs are generally tan in color, with lighter-colored bellies. They have color variation in their pelt, such as dark fur on their back in black and brown tones. Their tails have black tips, from which their name is derived. Adults weigh from 1.5 to 3.0 lb (0.68 to 1.36 kg), and males are typically heavier than females. Body length is normally from 14 to 17 in (36 to 43 cm), with a 3-to-4-inch (7.6 to 10.2 cm) tail. (Photo by George Wilson/NurPhoto)
Photo Details
| Photo ID | #11666301 |
|---|---|
| Date Taken | |
| Location | N/A |
| Photographer | George Wilson/NurPhoto |
| Category | Science and Technology |
| Copyright | © 2025 NurPhoto - George Wilson/NurPhoto |
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Custer State Park
Prairie Dog
South Dakota
black-tailed prairie dog
Cynomys ludovicianus
rodent
Sciuridae
squirrels
Great Plains
North America
tan color
lighter-colored bellies
color variation
pelt
dark fur
black tones
brown tones
black tips
name origin
adults
weight
1.5 to 3.0 lb
0.68 to 1.36 kg
males heavier
females
body length
14 to 17 in
36 to 43 cm
tail length
3-to-4-inch
7.6 to 10.2 cm
George Wilson
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