Status: Classified as Endangered (EN A1cd) by the IUCN Red List 2003 and listed under Appendix I of CITES. DescriptionPrairie dogs are highly social rodents that belong to the same family as squirrels. The Mexican prairie dog is the southernmost species of prairie dog. Both males and females are a light buff colour and the final half of the tail is black, allowing them to be easily distinguished from other species of prairie dog. A new coat is produced in winter that has a thick layer of underfur. Males are somewhat larger than females. Click for more information | |||
