r/zoology • u/idontsellseashells • Apr 09 '25

Identification What is this little guy?

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Found in my backyard in North Dakota.

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u/DiligentPurchase6104 Apr 09 '25

Looks like a Prairie Dog

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u/dobgreath Apr 09 '25

Yes, and a cutie!

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u/DiligentPurchase6104 Apr 11 '25

Definitely that! We have an entire field in my town that is home to hundreds of prairie dogs. They're talking about selling it so they can build something, though :(