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Prairie dog tunnel systems channel rainwater into the water table, which prevents runoff and erosion, and can also change the composition of the soil in a region by reversing soil compaction that can result from cattle grazing. Prairie dog burrows are 5–10 m (16–33 ft) long and 2–3 m (6.6–9.8 ft) below the ground. [20]
The Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) is the smallest species of prairie dog endemic to the south-central steppes of the American state of Utah. The species is listed in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species with a status of Endangered .
In captivity, black-tailed prairie dog pups open their eyes at 30 days old. [10] Pups are altricial and remain below ground for up to seven weeks to nurse. [10] [11] [41] Maturity is complete at 15 months old. [10] Lifespan of the black-tailed prairie dog in the wild is unknown, but males more than 3 years old experience high mortality.
Basically, the prairie dog town is surrounded by either homes or highways on all sides. Last year, the Yukon Progress reported that the animals have been venturing onto the highway more often.
The Gunnison's prairie dog, C. gunnisoni, is the only prairie dog species that has 40 chromosomes. The other four species, black-tailed, white-tailed, Utah, and Mexican prairie dogs, have 50 chromosomes. [3] Their coats are yellow-toned buff merged with black-colored hairs.
The prairie dog that begins the first jump yip is checking to see how many prairie dogs can hear the call and if they are vigilant enough to respond. If the prairie dog gets a good response from ...
White-tailed prairie dog, standing in vegetation. The white-tailed prairie dog is tan-brown in color, with large eyes and a dark patch on their cheeks above and below each eye. [4] This prairie dog species weighs between 28–53 oz (790–1,500 g), while having a length between 12–16 in (30–41 cm). [5]
The Mexican prairie dog (Cynomys mexicanus) is a diurnal burrowing rodent native to north-central Mexico. Treatment as an agricultural pest has led to its status as an endangered species. They are closely related to squirrels , chipmunks , and marmots .