It was one of two prairie dogs described by the lewis and clark expedition in the journals and diaries of their expedition. Lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status. They average 12 to 16 inches in length and weigh 1 to 3 pounds In the sonoran desert region, they are found in southeastern arizona and northeastern mexico. Known for their energetic behavior and extensive burrowing systems, these small, social animals play a critical role in their ecosystem. They play an integral role in promoting animal and plant diversity in the great plains
Without them, life on the plains would be vastly different.
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