Yep, family Sciuridae, which includes the squirrels and chipmunks, so it’s understandable how people can get confused. Looking at the terrain in the photo also helps identify them as prairie dogs.
More votes for prairie dogs than any other rodent. Prairie dogs come from the genus Cymnomys. Someone from one of these sites was an animal enthusiast.
Crystal
August 26, 2011 @ 1:04 am
Rebecca, you made me smile, thanks! My terrain is wishing we could have more rain where I live!!!!!!! Could terrain be used as MORE RAIN?
wicked1
August 24, 2011 @ 1:21 pm
That’s sweet, Rebecca. 🙂
Rebecca
August 24, 2011 @ 11:42 am
That I am, but I think most of us are animal enthusiasts. Some of us just dig a little deeper, just like these prairie dogs!
Crystal
August 24, 2011 @ 12:42 am
Rebecca, I’m sorry that I forgot that you were the animal enthusiast.(msp)
Rebecca
August 23, 2011 @ 12:23 pm
Yep, family Sciuridae, which includes the squirrels and chipmunks, so it’s understandable how people can get confused. Looking at the terrain in the photo also helps identify them as prairie dogs.
Crystal
August 23, 2011 @ 9:46 am
More votes for prairie dogs than any other rodent. Prairie dogs come from the genus Cymnomys. Someone from one of these sites was an animal enthusiast.
Elaine
August 22, 2011 @ 7:21 pm
Is that a new perfume you’re wearing my Dear? yum yum!
mary bare
August 22, 2011 @ 2:21 pm
do u want to know a secret? one gopher to the other and then smack on the ear..
Rebecca
August 22, 2011 @ 1:06 pm
Prairie dogs they are. Cute little guys. I’ve got woodchucks living in my back yard along with a bunch of gophers/chipmunks.
Ray
August 22, 2011 @ 11:58 am
I’m from The Keystone State and don’t recall seeing a prairie dog.