Black-Tailed Prairie Dog
Cynomys ludovicianus
Charakteristics
- Origin
North America: Canada, USA to Mexico
- Habitat
North American prairie
- Diet
Grasses, roots, cacti, thistles
- Status
least concern
- Size
28 to 35 cm body height
- Weight
Female up to 1.000 g
Male up to 1,400 g - Gestation period
33 to 37 days
- Achievable age
up to 10 years
Threat Categories of IUCN
Happy families
These rodents live in family groups made up of one male, several females, and their young. The females within a group are often related. Together, these groups form colonies of up to a million individuals.
