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Black-tailed prairie dog information
Name
Black-tailed prairie dog (Cynomys ludovicianus)
Status
Least Concern
Location
From south-west Canada to north-east Mexico
Habitat
Grassland
Food
Grasses and forbs
Size
28-33cm (11-13in); 0.7-1.4kg (1.5-3lb)
Maturity
2 years
Breeding
3-6 young born in early Spring
Lifespan
5 years
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