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Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Cynomys ludovicianus

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Description:

Yellowish to reddish brown fur on its back and sides and lighter coloured fur under its neck and on its chest. It has small ears on the sides of its head; a long body; small front paws with long claws; and a short, black-tipped tail.

Habitat:

Grassy area of the Badlands.

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