Black-tailed prairie dog Cynomys ludovicianus
Animals in our sanctuary
Navajo (female)
Navajo comes from a zoo in Germany. This zoo participates in international breeding programmes. Because of the breeding programme, he and six other black-tailed prairie dogs had to leave, as there was not enough space to keep them.
The fate of these animals is often uncertain: will they find a home where they are wanted or will they be euthanised as a 'problem'? Fortunately Navajo found a new home in De Zonnegloed.
Cheyenne (female)
Cheyenne comes from a zoo in Germany. This zoo participates in international breeding programmes. Because of the breeding programme, she and six other black-tailed prairie dogs had to leave, as there was not enough space to keep them.
The fate of these animals is often uncertain: will they find a home where they are wanted or will they be euthanised as a 'problem'? Fortunately Cheyenne found a new home in De Zonnegloed.
Wayne (Male)
Wayne was held by a private owner in the Netherlands together with another prairie dog. Prairie dogs have not officially been allowed to be kept as pets since July 1st, 2014. Eventually, the animals were taken in by the Stichting AAP.
Wendy (female)
Wendy was held by a private owner in the Netherlands together with another prairie dog. Prairie dogs have not officially been allowed to be kept as pets since July 1st, 2014. Eventually, the animals were taken in by the Stichting AAP.
Where does it feel at home?
It lives on the prairies, the grassy plains, of North America.
What does it like to eat?
The black-tailed prairie dog normaly eats the green parts of plants such as grasses, but will occasionally enjoy a grasshopper or other insect.
Fun fact:
The black-tailed prairie dog got its name from the barking sound it makes. However, this animal is not a dog species, but a ground squirrel.
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