Black Tailed Prairie Dogs by danob
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Description
Prairie dogs are very social animals. They live as a group underground in prairie dog "towns" which range from one to over 1,000 acres. These towns are subdivided into wards that are arranged like counties within a state. Wards are further subdivided into distinct social units called coteries. A coterie usually consists of a single adult male, one to four adult females, and any offspring under two years of age. Movement between wards is uncommon; however, among family members, prairie dogs greet each other with bared teeth with which they "kiss" as a form of recognition.
Apart from that I think they are very cute!!
Comments (34)
Amazing creatures... so simpicas ! Excellent!
They do look like babies, and also look like they could scamper away in a flash! Gotta love 'em!
they are beautiful animals and you caught them just right
I can appreciate this shot. Black tail prairie dogs are very small - like chipmunks - and very skiddish. I've sat and waited to see these guys pop out of their holes and they are very alert and easily alarmed to the point that the only time I can catch them is when they are running away from me and jumping down one of their many holes! Great shot that comes with great patience!