The black-tailed prairie dog is an intelligent, sociable rodent that's a keystone species in the prairie ecosystem it calls home. This precocious little mammal is perfectly suited to its environment, ...

The black-tailed prairie dog is an intelligent, sociable rodent that's a keystone species in the prairie ecosystem it calls home. This precocious little mammal is perfectly suited to its environment, ...

Colorado State University researchers have identified priority areas for the conservation of the black-tailed prairie dog in ...

These group members even greet one another with a prairie dog kiss or nuzzle. Young pups are very playful and can often been seen romping near their burrows. Black-tailed prairie dogs, the best ...

Potential Landscapes for Conservation of the Black‐Tailed Prairie Dog Ecosystem. Diversity and Distributions , 2025; 31 (1) DOI: 10.1111/ddi.13945 Cite This Page : ...

Coyotes and badgers rely on the prairie dog for food, as depicted with this hunting pair prowling around a black-tailed prairie dog colony. Photo by Noelle Guernsey/Colorado State University ...