Cynomys Ludovicianus Collection

Two blacktail prairie dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) sharing something to eat, Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota, United States of America, North America

Blacktail Prairie Dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) engaging in Jump-yip behavior - A strong arch of the back or " jump" followed by a shrill " yip" - Thought to occur when a predator

Black-tailed Prairie Dog barking. MI851
TOM-1519 Black-tailed Prairie Dog barking. Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park, Montana, USA Cynomys ludovicianus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Black-tailed Prairie Dogs TOM 602 Greeting one another - Montana, USA Cynomys ludovicianus © Tom & Pat Leeson
TOM-602 Black-tailed PRAIRIE DOGS - greeting one another Great Plains prairie. Montana, USA. June Cynomys ludovicianus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Black-tailed Prairie Dog Mi650
TOM-1517 Black-tailed Prairie Dog Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North America Cynomys ludovicianus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Protected species - the Black-tailed prairie dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan, Canada

Black-tailed Prairie Dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus), two pups (right) seem to be kissing their parent. The behaviour is a gesture of recognition

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USA, Great Plains, Devils Tower, National Monument, Black tailed Prairie Dog; Cynomys ludovicianus, r

Black-tailed prairie dog, Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park, near Livingston, Montana

Black-tailed prairie dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) with a mouthful of grass that it is about to take down into its burrow. Rocky Mountain Arsenal, Commerce City, Colorado, USA. December

USA, Colorado, Walden. Black-tailed prairie dog close-up. Credit as: Fred Lord / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

USA, Colorado, Walden. Black-tailed prairie dogs close-up. Credit as: Fred Lord / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Canada, Saskatchewan, Grasslands National Park. Black-tailed prairie dog atop mound at sunset. Credit as: Mike Grandmaison / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Black tailed prairie dogs on burrow mound {Cynomys ludocicianus}, Badlands, USA

Illustration of Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel, Striped Skunk, Prairie Rattlesnake, Plains Pocket Gopher, Black-tailed Prairie Dog, and northern pocket gopher in burrow and tunnel system

Illustration of Six-lined Racerunner, Black-Tailed Prairie Dog, Meadow Vole Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel, Burrowing Owl, and Bullsnake in tunnel and burrow system

Black-tailed prairie dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) sitting, Badlands National Park, South Dakota, USA

Black-tailed prairie dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) group on the lookout, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota, USA

Illustration of large colony Black-tailed Prairie Dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus) above burrows

Illustration of herd of Bison feeding on praire, Bison rolling in dry earth, Vulture in flight, Black-tailed Prairie Dogs on burrows, and Bobcat

Illustration of American Bison looking at burrow and Black-tailed Prairie Dog, with Burrowing Owls in background

Black-tailed Prairie Dog -Cynomys ludovicianus-, pup, native to North America, captive, Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota. USA. Black-tailed prairie dog (Cynomys ludovicianus)
Black Tailed Prairie Dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) barking at burrow, Black Hills, Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota, USA

Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge, Lawton, Oklahoma, USA, Black-tailed Prairie Dog
Alert Black tailed Prairie Dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus) at burrow, Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge, Lawton, Oklahoma, USA

Sonoran black-tailed prairie dog emerging from a hole in the dry ground

Black-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus). This rodent is indigenous to the great plains of North America. It was once one of the most abundant species of prairie dog though its numbers have

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Black-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus). at their burrow. This rodent is indigenous to the great plains of North America

Black-tailed prairie dog C014 / 1554
Black-tailed prairie dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) standing on its hind legs. These rodents are found in the Great Plains of North America from around the USA-Canada border to the USA-Mexico border

Black-tailed prairie dogs at their burrow C014 / 1553
Black-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus) at their burrow. These rodents are found in the Great Plains of North America from around the USA-Canada border to the USA-Mexico border

Black-tailed prairie dogs, artwork C016 / 3295
Black-tailed prairie dogs. Artwork of black-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus) at their burrow. These rodents are found in the Great Plains of North America

Black-tailed prairie dog (blacktail prairie dog) (Cynomys ludovicianus), Custer State Park, South Dakota, United States of America, North America

Blacktail Prairie Dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus) Devils Tower National Monument. Wyoming. USA

Black-tailed Prairie Dog - town / colony - summer - Theodore Roosevelt National Park - North Dakota _E7B2327
TOM-2023 Black-tailed Prairie Dog - town / colony - summer Theodore Roosevelt National Park - North Dakota Tom & Pat Leeson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Black-tailed Prairie dog (Cynomys ludovicianus), Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Tucson, Arizona, United States

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Rear view of a Black-tailed Prairie Dog (Cynomys ludovicianus), from the great plains in USA

Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge, Lawton, Oklahoma, USA, Black-tailed Prairie Dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) at a burrow in a prairie dog town

Black-tailed Prairie Dog (Cynomys ludocivianus) adult standing in wildflowers at Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge near Lawton, Oklahoma, USA in summer

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Baby blacktail prairie dog (Cynomys ludovicianus), Custer State Park, South Dakota, United States of America, North America

Black-tailed Prairie Dog barking. MI725
TOM-1518 Black-tailed Prairie Dog barking. Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park, Montana, USA Cynomys ludovicianus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Black-tailed Prairie Dog - flooded Black-tailed Prairie Dog town after summer thunderstorm
TOM-1380 Black-tailed Prairie Dog - flooded Black-tailed Prairie Dog town after summer thunderstorm Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota

Prairie dog, Cynomys ludovicianus, in captivity, North America

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"Playful and Social: Black-tailed Prairie Dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus) Enjoying Life Together" In the vast grasslands of Montana, USA, two black-tailed prairie dogs are captured in a heartwarming moment as they share something delicious to eat. These adorable creatures, known as Cynomys ludovicianus, are highly social animals that thrive in close-knit communities. Photographed by Tom & Pat Leeson at Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park near Livingston, Montana, we witness the fascinating behavior of these prairie dogs. In one image, labeled TOM 602 Greeting one another, we see their friendly nature as they engage in a warm welcome. Their barks fill the air with excitement and camaraderie. Jump-yip behavior is another captivating display observed among these blacktail prairie dogs. A strong sense of unity can be seen when one engages in this energetic leap while others watch attentively nearby. Amongst them are two adorable pups who bring joy and playfulness to their community. These young ones hold promise for the future generations of Cynomys ludovicianus. The black-tailed prairie dog's diet mainly consists of grasses and plants found within their habitat. One photograph captures a charming moment where a prairie dog proudly carries a mouthful of grass, showcasing its resourcefulness and adaptability. These incredible creatures can also be found beyond Montana's borders. In Colorado's Walden region or Canada's Grasslands National Park in Saskatchewan, you'll encounter thriving colonies atop mounds at sunset or up-close shots revealing their unique features. Black-tailed prairie dogs not only contribute to maintaining healthy ecosystems but also serve as an important part of our natural heritage. With their playful interactions and communal lifestyle on full display here, it is evident why they have captured our hearts.