Black-tailed prairie dog
Cynomys ludovicianus
Classe
Ordre
Famille
Statut UICN
The black-tailed prairie dog is a social animal that lives in groups called coteries. Its alarm cry varies depending on whether the predator is on land or in the air.
Reproduction
From the age of 2 years old, mating takes place in mid-April. 4 to 5 young are born in late May after an approximate 38 day gestation period and are weaned after 7 weeks.
Alimentation
Mainly herbivorous, feeding on herbaceous plants but also on a wide range of insects.
Prédateurs
Black-footed ferret, American badger, Western rattlesnake, birds of prey, coyote, red fox and sometimes bobcat.
Longévité
Up to 8 years in the wild and captivity, but a lot less on average.
Parc des sentiers de la nature
Northern elk
Canadian cow
Texas longhorn
Domestic hen
American black bear
Moose
Domestic goose
Snow goose
Grey wolf
Domestic pig
Domestic horse
White-tailed deer
Caribou
Musk ox
Plains bison
Canada goose
