*** About Black-Tailed Prairie Dogs: Black-tailed prairie dogs belong to the squirrel family and are crucial to North America’s grasslands. They create extensive burrows which enhance soil health and provide homes for other species. These social creatures live in large colonies known as towns, which can cover many acres. Black-tailed prairie dogs are considered a keystone species because their presence and activities affect many other parts of the ecosystem. Their conservation is vital not just for their survival but for the health of the entire prairie ecosystem.

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