If it has all of these things, then it is a black-tailed prairie dog. Its scientific name is Cynomys Indovicianus. It lives in eastern Colorado on short to mixed grass prairies. It is 12 to 16 inches long, weighs 1 to 3 pounds, and has a black-tipped tail. Prairie dogs live in towns just like we do, only they live in tunnels 10 feet below the ground.
Prairie dogs live in families.
They recognize each other by touching noses. Each prairie dog family uses one piece of land to feed on. A prairie dog's enemies are men, coyotes, and birds of prey. All rights reserved.