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Prairie dog populations are greatly diminished below their numbers prior to the arrival of Europeans. The size of their habitat has also been greatly diminished. There are five species of prairie dog, three of which are least concern, but the Mexican and the Utah prairie dog are both listed as endangered.
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What is a factor of a prairie dog?
the prairie dog ecosystem is hawks, ferrets, and other animals that hunt the prairie dog.
Will a prairie dog eat another prairie dog that has died?
no
Is a prairie dog a herbivore carnivore or omnivore?
A prairie dog is primarily an herbivore, feeding on grasses, plants, and seeds. They may occasionally consume insects, making them omnivorous.
Grass eaten by prairie dog prairie dog eaten by coyote is example of what?
food chain
When a prairie dog eats grass then a coyote eats a prairie dog this is?
food chain
How does prairie dog protect from its enemies?
Simple, It makes a cry. and that is why they are called: Prairie dog.
How does a black-footed ferret kill a prairie dog?
Black-footed ferrets kill their prey by a bite to the back of the neck or throat. They do most of their hunting at night inside prairie dog burrows, killing prairie dogs while they sleep. The close confines of the burrow make it difficult for their prey to escape.
Which dog is not a dog?
Prairie dogs.
Is a dog a prairie?
no. a prairie is a rodent that is called a rat
Is a prairie a dog?
No, a prairie dog is a species of ground squirrel - a rodent. They are called a dog because they have a bark they emit when excited.
What animal is called a dog but is not?
prairie dog
Does a coyote eat a prairie dog?
Yes, coyotes do eat prairie dogs. They are opportunistic predators and include prairie dogs in their diet, particularly in areas where prairie dog colonies are abundant. This predation can help control prairie dog populations, which are considered a key species in their ecosystems.
