Prairie Dogs - Facts for Kids

Two black-tailed prairie dogs standing on a mound of dirt, featuring their short tails with black tips and brown fur.

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Facts About Prairie Dogs For Kids

Basic Information

Prairie dogs are not actually dogs at all — they’re members of the squirrel family called Sciuridae!

Sources:

International Fund for Animal Welfare Britannica

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