How are white-tailed prairie dogs different than black-tailed prairie dogs?
White-tailed and black-tailed prairie dogs are two distinct species. White-tailed prairie dogs have a dark eye patch and a short, white-tipped tail. Black-tailed prairie dogs do not have the eye patch and have a long, black-tipped tail. White-tailed prairie dogs have a looser social structure and occur at a lower density than black-tailed prairie dogs. White-tailed prairie dogs are generally found at elevations ranging between 5,000 and 10,000 feet, in desert grasslands and shrub-grasslands. Conversely, black-tailed prairie dogs are found at elevations below 6,000 feet in grasslands associated with the Great Plains and are not tolerant of shrubs within their colony. White-tailed prairie dog colonies have lower vegetation near burrow entrances as a result of foraging activities. Black-tailed prairie dogs, in addition to foraging, actively clip vegetation to facilitate good visibility of the surrounding area for predators. 10. Where are white-tailed prairie dogs found? White-tailed prair
