Why is it difficult to catch a prairie dog?
Because they are very fast runners and FYI Lewis and Clark did not catch a prairie dog the drained one out with water.
They can adapt to the grassland because they are fast to catch food
What kind of interaction do you think the prairie dogs have with the rattlesnakes?
Rattlesnakes would eat a prairie dog if they could catch it. However, if a rattlesnake approached a prairie dog colony, the prairie dog's "sentinels" would alert the rest of them, and they would hide in their holes. A rattlesnake could fit into the holes, but I don't think that snakes usually actively seek prey (they act more like a trap, waiting for prey to come to them).
Bobcats and prairie dogs are both placental mammals. They given birth to live young, and nurse babies with milk. They are also warm blooded and covered with fur.
A prairie dog a hawk and a badger all are members of the same?
They are all members of the same Kingdom: Animalia.
Why do farmers want to kill prairie dogs?
Farmers and ranchers don't like the prairie dog because it is said that the prairie dog use to run around the farms....also prairie dogs like to make noises...and the farmers/ranchers dont like it! DUHH!! This was written by: Heather Mishler...i go to st francis middle school!
Do foxes eat prairie dogs or ferrets?
Foxes prey on prairie dogs and black footed ferret and will eat them
How Do Prairie Dogs Communicate?
Some species of pigeons communicate by clicking their tails. Others have a feather that makes clicking noises when they fly. They can move this feather slightly to create both an alarm call and a normal flight call. All pigeons make 'Hoo' noises kind of like an owl.
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Yes, Prairie Dogs can swim short distances such as across small creeks. How they do this is just by letting themselves propel against the water. However, you won't usually find a prairie dog near water. They live in tall grasslands and other grassy areas.
What do prairie dogs do to protect themselves?
They defend themselves by using there (strong) hind legs to watch out for there mates , but they are eaten by Eagles , Coyotes , & Foxs , hope this answers your question !
What eats Western prairie Fringed Orchid?
it gets eatby an animal that it not affected by it's poison
What is a life cycle for a prairie dog?
Females produce litters of 2 to 10 pups in the early spring. The pups leave the burrow at around six weeks old and reach adulthood when they are two.
Do prairie dogs get along with dogs and cats?
Haha. No. Not in the wild at least, and I don't imagine it could happen in captivity either.
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I've had 2 prairie dogs in my life and am looking forword to my 3rd. Prairie dogs get along with both cats and dogs. It depends on you animal's personality. Just like any pet. I had a prairie dog that would hold on tight to my mom's bichon frise and my mom's dog would go running. I called what they were doing. 'Playing Football' because they would tackle each other while playing with a small ball about the size of my fist.
As always, animal's personalities have to be taken into advisement.
My 2nd prairie dog would cuddle with my cat and they'd clean each other and fall asleep rolled up together on my bed.
Coyotes live in nearly every biome - desert, grassland, taiga, deciduous forest and even in urban areas.
What are 3 producers of the prairie?
Three key producers of the prairie ecosystem are grasses, wildflowers, and legumes. Grasses, such as big bluestem and switchgrass, dominate the landscape and provide essential food and habitat for various wildlife. Wildflowers like coneflowers and black-eyed Susans contribute to the biodiversity and attract pollinators. Legumes, such as clover and alfalfa, enrich the soil by fixing nitrogen, supporting overall ecosystem health.
How many teeth do prairie dogs have?
If she has them all and is fully grown, 42. Adult dogs have 20 teeth in their upper jaw and 22 in the lower one.
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Uhhh... No. Prairie dogs have four teeth. Two on top and two in the back that constantly grow. They have 8 molars, 4 on top in the back and 4 on the bottom in the back. You are referring to a CANINE dog, which is NOT a PRAIRIE DOG. A Prairie Dog is a RODENT.... Duh.... ;)
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What is the relationship between the black footed ferret and the prairie dog?
A prairie dog is the main food source for a black footed ferret
What does a blacktailed prairie dog eat?
Prairie dogs eat leaves, grasses, grass roots, weeds, seeds, and other plants like the alfalfa and corn. Also eat grasshoppers, cut worms, bugs and beetles
Hope this helps.