A map of where this animal lives, and a short description. The blacktailed prairie dog is a large, burrowing, ground squirrel belonging to a group of four other prairie dog species found only in North America. The blacktailed prairie dog is the most abundant and widely distributed prairie dog. Blacktailed prairie dogs are a yellowish tan on the back and lighter on the belly. They have a short tail that is tipped with black. Their ears are short and an average adult weighs about two pounds. Prairie dogs are active only during daylight hours and spend a lot of time feeding and socializing.

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