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Prairie dog tunnel systems channel rainwater into the water table, which prevents runoff and erosion, and can also change the composition of the soil in a region by reversing soil compaction that can result from cattle grazing. Prairie dog burrows are 5–10 m (16–33 ft) long and 2–3 m (6.6–9.8 ft) below the ground. [20]
As a pet prairie dog, he’s part of a growing number of examples of this wild animal being kept in domestic activity that include things like raccoons, hyenas, and other exotic species.
In captivity, black-tailed prairie dog pups open their eyes at 30 days old. [10] Pups are altricial and remain below ground for up to seven weeks to nurse. [10] [11] [41] Maturity is complete at 15 months old. [10] Lifespan of the black-tailed prairie dog in the wild is unknown, but males more than 3 years old experience high mortality.
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State law protects numerous species. The state also recognizes the Texas State Bison Herd at Caprock Canyons State Park since 2011, [6] the state Longhorn herd at multiple state parks since 1969, [7] [6] and the state dog breed, Blue Lacy since 2005. [6]
Basically, the prairie dog town is surrounded by either homes or highways on all sides. Last year, the Yukon Progress reported that the animals have been venturing onto the highway more often.
The first Fair was held in the fall of 1914. [1] The Fair has continued every year since 1914, except during the World War II years of 1942-1945. Today, the Panhandle-South Plains Fair is known as "The Granddaddy of West Texas Fairs," and ranks second to Dallas's State Fair of Texas in attendance and continuous history.
English: Gunnison's Prairie Dog Living Desert Museum (from 35mm slide) Date unknown. Date: 26 May 2013, 22:14:44: ... File:Prairie Dogs, Living Desert Museum.jpg.