- Fact 2 - Prairie Dogs not actually
dogs - they're rodents
- Fact 3 - They belong to a
large family of small or medium-sized rodents called the Sciuridae which includes
chipmunks, marmots and Squirrels
- Fact 4 - Prairie Dogs live in
family groups that include a male, 2-4 females and their cubs
- Fact 5 - There are 5 species of
prairie dogs which include the black-tailed, white-tailed,
Gunnison's, Utah and Mexican prairie dogs.
- Fact 6 - Prairie Dogs are found in
the United States, Canada, and Mexico
- Fact 7 - They build mounds at the
entrance of their burrows as observation points
- Fact 8 - Prairie Dogs stats and
facts
- Weight: 2 to 4 lbs (1 to 2 kg)
- Length:
- Height: 11 to 13 inches
- Habitat:
Underground burrows consisting of extensive warrens of tunnels
and chambers
- Lifespan: 3-5 years
- Diet: Prairie Dogs are herbivores eating mainly
plants, tree leaves, grass, hay and ferns.
- Fact 9 - Prairie Dogs live in large
colonies or "towns"
- Fact 10 - The predators of Prairie
Dogs include the Freet, Fox, Golden Eagle, Badger and Hawk
- Fact 11 - Prairie Dogs sometimes
touch teeth with each other as a sign of recognition
- Fact 12 - Prairie Dogs make noises
including barks and rhythmic chirps
- Fact 13 - Their burrows often
contain several escape routes
- Fact 14 - Prairie Dogs build
burrows have specific areas for nurseries and sleeping quarters
- Fact 15 - The collective name for a group is a
Town or Coterie
- Fact 16 - Males are called Boar,
Females Sow
- Fact 17 - Number of Offspring: 3 -
8, average 5
- Fact 18 - Gestation Period: 28-32
days
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