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A Black-Tailed Prairie Dog flattens out on the ground, alert for predators on the prairie of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

A vertical shot of a prairie dog munching on its food

A prairie dog species of ground squirrel sits-up on its haunches as it enjoys chewing on a snack.

Love communication between two black tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus). Please have a look at my other prairie dog photos.

Black-tailed prairie dog, Cynomys ludovicianus, Barcelona zoo, Spain, Europe, Sustainability,conserving the environment,Protecting biodiversity

Two Groundhogs touching and loving. Perfect interaction. Hilarious!

Cute prairie dog stuffing his mouth with food

$The Gunnison's Prairie Dog (Cynomys gunnisoni) is a rodent and member of the squirrel family. They are primarily distributed in the Four Corners region of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. Their coats are light brown mixed with black-colored hairs. The top of the head, cheeks, and eyebrows are darker than the rest of the body. The tail is mostly white. The prairie dog’s eyes are on the sides of the head to give them wide peripheral vision to more easily spot predators. The Gunnison's prairie dog typically feeds during the day on grasses, herbs, and leaves. In the spring, they feed on newly grown shrubs. In the summer they mainly consume seeds. Prairie dog habitat includes meadows, grasslands, high desert and floodplains. They are often found in areas of rabbitbrush, sagebrush, and saltbrush. Gunnison's prairie dogs live in large colonies of up to several hundred. They are more active in the early morning and late afternoon especially during hot weather. When the temperatures are cooler, they become more active throughout the day. When it rains or snows, the prairie dog will spend its time underground. When they are above ground, they feed, make social contact, look out for predators, groom and dig their burrows. During the winter, the Gunnison's prairie dog hibernates for long periods of time without food or water, instead relying on stored fat and physiological adaptations to slow their metabolism. After hibernation, they become active from April through October. The Gunnison's prairie dog has a complex system of vocal communication. Their bark is a combination of high-pitched syllables to identify various predators. They also have different sounds for an \$

A Prairie dog amongst the wildflowers in the beautiful grasslands of Badlands National Park in South Dakota USA

The Richardson's Ground Squirrel, commonly called the gopher, prairie gopher, yellow gopher, flickertail or picket pin, is a burrowing rodent

Cute Prairie dog (Genus Cynomys) near a hole in the ground. They are herbivorous burrowing rodents native to the grasslands of North America.

Black-tajled prairie dog living with family

Baby prairie dog also known as genus cynomys feeding at its lair

Prairie dog is eating alone and is separated from the group on gray and soft sunlight background.

A cute prairie dog is peeking out from their burrow

close-up of a groundhog - for more rodents

Meet the diligent guardian of the prairie as a watchful prairie dog stands proudly in front of its burrow. With a keen eye and alert posture, the prairie dog ensures the safety of its underground home and colony. Captured amidst the sprawling expanse of the prairie landscape, this photograph offers a glimpse into the industrious and communal life of these charismatic rodents, whose burrows dot the vast grasslands of their habitat.

Prairie dogs (genus Cynomys), which are ground squirrels native to the grasslands of North America, looking out of their burrow.

black tailed prairie dog with green grass and a hole , close up image

Family of black-tailed prairie dogs, Cynomys ludovicianus, sitting outside of their den. Badlands National Park, South Dakota, USA.

Chipmunk with cheeks full of nuts and seeds. Cheeks bulging. Stocks for the winter. Closeup. Selective focus

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