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== About == | == About == | ||
The <b>Black-tailed Prairie Dog</b> is a very common critter of the Great Plains of North America. Originating from Southern Saskatchewan it spread over the whole of the U.S. down to Mexico. In Europe, Black-tailed Prairie Dogs are a beloved zoo and wildlife park animal. They are rather easy to care for and are able to deal with harsh winters just as well as with very hot summer days. They also seem to not be stressed out by visitors as long as they have underground burrows available to them to raise their young, hide from danger and cool down. | [[File:Cynomys_ludovicianus_18.jpg|thumb|Black-tailed Prairie Dog feeding on green leaves]] | ||
The <b>Black-tailed Prairie Dog</b> is a very common critter of the Great Plains of North America. Originating from Southern Saskatchewan it spread over the whole of the U.S. down to Mexico. | |||
In Europe, Black-tailed Prairie Dogs are a beloved zoo and wildlife park animal. They are rather easy to care for and are able to deal with harsh winters just as well as with very hot summer days. They also seem to not be stressed out by visitors as long as they have underground burrows available to them to raise their young, hide from danger and cool down. | |||
== Sams says == | |||
Much like <i>[[Nasua nasua]]</i>, <i>Cynomys ludovicianus</i> is one of the species every small animal park in Germany likes to keep. They seem to be the entry level version of <i>[[Suricata suricatta]]</i>, one of the main attractions in bigger zoos, and just as cute. I overheard zookeepers talking about how they dig their way out of the enclosure from time to time and get caught in different parts of the park. | |||
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Cynomys_ludovicianus_04.jpg|alt=two eating 03 | |||
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Cynomys_ludovicianus_19.jpg|alt=solo standing 02 | |||
Cynomys_ludovicianus_18.jpg|alt=solo eating 01 | |||
Cynomys_ludovicianus_17.jpg|alt=solo standing 01 | |||
Cynomys_ludovicianus_16.jpg|alt=chef's kiss | |||
Cynomys_ludovicianus_15.jpg|alt=holding carrot 01 | |||
Cynomys_ludovicianus_14.jpg|alt=suspicious 01 | |||
Cynomys_ludovicianus_13.jpg|alt=group 03 | |||
Cynomys_ludovicianus_12.jpg|alt=group 02 | |||
Cynomys_ludovicianus_11.jpg|alt=group 01 | |||
Cynomys_ludovicianus_10.jpg|alt=looking into camera 01 | |||
Cynomys_ludovicianus_09.jpg|alt=portrait 01 | |||
Cynomys_ludovicianus_08.jpg|alt=in the shade 01 | |||
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[[Category:Prairie Dogs]] | [[Category:Prairie Dogs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:09, 19 May 2026
This page is all up-to-date. No further observations.
About
The Black-tailed Prairie Dog is a very common critter of the Great Plains of North America. Originating from Southern Saskatchewan it spread over the whole of the U.S. down to Mexico.
In Europe, Black-tailed Prairie Dogs are a beloved zoo and wildlife park animal. They are rather easy to care for and are able to deal with harsh winters just as well as with very hot summer days. They also seem to not be stressed out by visitors as long as they have underground burrows available to them to raise their young, hide from danger and cool down.
Sams says
Much like Nasua nasua, Cynomys ludovicianus is one of the species every small animal park in Germany likes to keep. They seem to be the entry level version of Suricata suricatta, one of the main attractions in bigger zoos, and just as cute. I overheard zookeepers talking about how they dig their way out of the enclosure from time to time and get caught in different parts of the park.
