Black-tailed prairie dog Cynomys ludovicianus
Animals in our sanctuary
Navajo
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
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.
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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