Prairie Dog Research Paper

In a small burrow on the side of a large hill a small rodent sits waiting for a clear coast to jump out and find something to eat. These smaller animals sometimes have it hard trying to find a place to live, something to keep them from predators and finding something to eat. The prairie dog may be found in the region of south-central Canada to northeastern Mexico, has tan and brown fur covering most of its body, and has a diet of mostly grasses, plants, and weeds.

The Black-tailed prairie dog lives from south-central Canada to northeastern Mexico These adorable little creatures live mostly in grasslands or prairie lands through the great plains. The prairie dog can survive in small numbers: this is because these animals occupy only 1-2 million acres of land. Inside of their burrows, mostly on hillsides, the black- tailed prairie dog waits for his prey, looking through a small opening in the pile of dirt in front of his burrow. Overall these prairie dogs have a pretty big space to rome in. …show more content…
The tan hair is mostly on the outer parts of the body. Such as its back. arms, legs. and head. The prairie dog's belly is a darker color, more of a brown. Also, they have small ears, a long body, small front paws, and a short tail.Their tails are ⅓ covered by black fur. Hents the name Black-tailed prairie dog. They are usually about 16 inches tall and usually weigh anywhere from 1-3 pounds. These mammals live for 3 to 4 years in the wild. Overall these animals are pretty