Category: Xerinae

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03
Jul

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Posted by:admin Posted On:3 Jul 2026

Cynomys ludovicianus Taxonomy Domain: EukaryotaKingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataSubphylum: VertebrataClass: MammaliaOrder: RodentiaSuborder: SciuromorphaFamily: SciuridaeSubfamily: XerinaeTribe: MarmotiniGenus: CynomysSpecies: Cynomys ludovicianus Common Names by Region Description Quick ID Separating from relatives Known Range Habitat & Social Structure Habitat Towns and coteries The burrow (foreground

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17
Mar

Eastern Chipmunk

Posted by:admin Posted On:17 Mar 2026

Tamias striatus Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description General Appearance A small, ground-dwelling squirrel with a compact body, short limbs, and a moderately bushy tail. This species is immediately identifiable by its distinct longitudinal striping. Coloration & Markings The contrast

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