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Cynomys ludovicianus black-tailed prairie dog

Cynomys ludovicianus occupies narrow bands of short to mid-grass prairies from central Texas in the south to just north of the Canadian-United States boundary. Historically, the range of black-tailed prairie dogs was greater. They were found from Nebraska in the east to Montana in the west. They ranged from Canada in the north to Mexico in the south. However, intensive efforts...

Cynomys leucurus white-tailed prairie dog

...They usually occupy areas that are higher in elevation than other prairie dog species, such as black-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus). Their habitat is dry, desert grasslands and shrublands. Sage is especially important as a form of cover. White-tailed prairie dogs are small prairie dogs, with males slightly larger than females. The fur is light brown with a blackish-brown patch above...

Buteo lagopus rough-legged buzzard; rough-legged hawk

...Typical prey include mice, shrews, black tailed prairie dogs Cynomys ludovicianus, small birds, and other squirrel species (Spermophilus and Tamias). Their are many known predators of Buteo lagopus but most are predators of nestlings. Humans cause death in many rough-legged hawks by shooting, trapping, hitting them with cars, and building structures that the hawks fly into. Known predators of Buteo lagopus also include...

Crotalus viridis viridis

...Prairie rattlesnakes will also eat birds, any type of eggs found, and even other reptiles, but they will typically not eat anything larger than black-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus). In subduing prey, these rattlesnakes use a potent venom. The strike is so quick and accurate that it stuns the prey. The coiling of the body is what makes prairie rattlesnakes so dangerous because...

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Cynomys ludovicianus black-tailed prairie dog