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No, they are not the same.
The Yellow-bellied Marmot ( Marmota flaviventris ), also known as the Rock Chuck , is a ground squirrel in the marmot genus. Yellow-bellied Marmots usually weigh between 5 and 11 lb when fully grown.
The groundhog ( Marmota monax ), also known as a woodchuck or whistle-pig , or in some areas as a land-beaver is a rodent of the family Sciuridae, belonging to the group of large ground squirrel.
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∙ 6y agoNo, prairie dogs are squirrels that eat vegetation. Wolves are canines that eat primarily other animals.
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What are the adaptations of the prairie dogs?
Prairie dogs: have claws to dig their homes; have fur to keep them warm; have fur the same color as their habitat to blend in and hide from predators; can run fast.
What are Mexican prairie dogs sense organs?
Mexican prairie dogs have the same sense organs as other mammals. They use their eyes, ears, tongue, and paws to investigate things and search out their food.
What are question of prairie dogs?
well the best facts on prairie dogs is there appearance which is 36cm (not including the tail); the tail is 10cm (4in). they have brownish tan furaout the same color as dried earth. they are also about the size of a plump puppy. also u want to know the habitat of the prairie dog which is a little hard. there is 5 different kinds of prairie dogs. most live in pairies hence the name "prairie dogs". you also need to know the diet of the prairie dog. prairie dogs are herbivores and they eat leaves, roots, and grass. the classification of the prairie dog is Cynomys ludovicianus for the black-tailed prairie dog.that is the best facts on the prairie dog.
Are prairie dogs close members to the beaver family?
Both prairie dogs and beavers are considered rodents so the answer to your question is yes, they are related. They belong to the same order but different families. They belong to the order rodentia. The beaver belongs to the family castoridaewhile the prairie dog belongs to Sciuridae.
Are prairie dogs all the same size?
Not exactly but I suppose try are all a similar size at adulthood
Do bobcats prairie dogs and snakes live in the same habitat?
Yes, they do. Bobcats are the most proliferate wildcat in North America.
Are ground hogs and prairie dogs the same?
No. Prairie dogs are totally different species than groundhogs. Groundhogs and woodchucks, however, are the same species with a different name. Groundhogs are a lot larger and have a more patterned brown and black coat. Prairie dogs have sandy yellow coats and, depending on if their black tailed prairie dogs or white tailed prairie dogs, have a black or white tipped tail. Prarie dogs also live in warmer environments and usually live in large groups where as groundhogs are mostly loners.
What is the main reason prairie dogs live together?
Because they eat the same food and theres only one aria for them to get prarie grasses.
Are beavers and wood chucks the same?
Distantly, in that they're both mammals. However, biologists group them in different orders: beavers are Rodentia; otters are Carnivora. Otters are actually more closely related to weasels and badgers than they are to beavers.
Are prairie and plain the same?
Yes, they are the same thing
Is a Marmot the same as a prairie dog?
NO
Is the woodchuck the same as a gopher?
A prairie dog is a western animal that is similar to a woodchuck.
