Above Ground View - Black-Tailed Prairie Dog
by Emmy Vickers
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Above Ground View - Black-Tailed Prairie Dog
Artist
Emmy Vickers
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The black-tailed prairie dog captivates my attention every time. They are fascinating to watch. This photo was taken at the Smithsonian National Zoo in DC. Here's some interesting facts about these entertaining creatures:
(1) The black-tailed prairie dog are from the rodent family.
(2) They have a short lifespan of 3-5 years.
(3) Their diet comprises of 98% vegetables, not sure other 2%.
(4) They are tough, social animals that live in/around burrows deep w/in prairie soil.
(5) Coteries are family groups made up of one male, one to four females, and their young up to 2 years of age.
(6) Prairie dogs spend most hot summer days sleeping and are active above ground mornings and evenings. In cooler weather, prairie dogs may remain above ground all day. They emerge shortly after sunrise, and return to the burrow around sunset. Rain will often drive them to retreat underground.
For more detailed information, check out this link:
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/SmallMammals/fact-pdog.cfm
Emmy Vickers,
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PHOTO FEATURED IN:
(1) Our 4-Legged Friends -- 09/17/2014
(2) Artists Best Five Artwork Group ABFA Group - 09/26/2014
(3) PhotosRUs - 10/04/2014
Thank you Administrators for the feature, support, and continuous encouragement. I really appreciate you and all you do!
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September 16th, 2014
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Comments (8)
Emmy Vickers
Thanks Anastasia Konn for the feature in your "PhotosRUs" group. Fabulous group. I am honored and grateful for the feature and your support! Thanks for all you do!
Emmy Vickers
Thanks Tina M Wenger for the feature in your "Artists Best Five Artwork Group ABFA Group" group. Great group. What an honor to be featured. I am so appreciative and grateful for all you do.
Emmy Vickers
Thanks a bunch Mariola Bitner for the feature in your "Our 4-Legged Friends" group. What an awesome fun group. It's an honor and most appreciated! Thanks for all you do!
Ann Horn
How lovely, Emmy. Prairie dogs are such fun to watch! f/l
Emmy Vickers replied:
They sure are such fun to watch Ann. Thanks so much for the compliment, favorite and like. I so appreciate it!
Nick Boren
What a cute shot this is Emmy.. :-) voted
Emmy Vickers replied:
Thanks so much Nick for the compliment and vote. You are awesome. I so appreciate it.
Miroslava Jurcik
Such a cute shot ! I never seen this animal before ! Interesting info !! l/f
Emmy Vickers replied:
Thank you Miroslava for the compliment, I so appreciate you! I appreciate your like and favorite. Definitely an interesting animal.
Clif Jackson
Such a neat pose and clarity -- "wildlife as Canon sees it" quality! L/F
Emmy Vickers replied:
Wow Clif, you are so good for my ego my friend. You push me and encourage me, thank you. Thank you for the awesome compliment. My camera is a Nikon, so I guess I should see where I can submit photos for them to view. Thanks for the like and favorite. Your support is so appreciated!!!
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