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A '''prairie dog''' is a small burrowing [[mammal]] common to the [[grassland]]s of [[North America]]. The prairie dog is a [[rodent]] and a member of the Sciuridae ([[squirrel]]) family. Prairie dogs are so named because of their doglike bark and are mostly found west of the [[Mississippi River]]. Their bark is a warning signal to other prairie dogs in the colony. | A '''prairie dog''' is a small burrowing [[mammal]] common to the [[grassland]]s of [[North America]]. The prairie dog is a [[rodent]] and a member of the Sciuridae ([[squirrel]]) family. Prairie dogs are so named because of their doglike bark and are mostly found west of the [[Mississippi River]]. Their bark is a warning signal to other prairie dogs in the colony. | ||
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| + | ==See Also== | ||
| + | * [[Rodent]] | ||
| + | * [[Hunting]] with: | ||
| + | ** [[Firearm]]s: [[Handgun]], [[Shotgun]] and [[Rifle]] | ||
| + | ** [[Bowhunting]] - [[Archery]]: [[Crossbow]], [[Compound bow]] | ||
| + | * [[Fishing]] | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | {{reflist|2}} | ||
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| + | [[Category:Animals]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Hunting]] | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
Revision as of 06:32, December 10, 2014
A prairie dog is a small burrowing mammal common to the grasslands of North America. The prairie dog is a rodent and a member of the Sciuridae (squirrel) family. Prairie dogs are so named because of their doglike bark and are mostly found west of the Mississippi River. Their bark is a warning signal to other prairie dogs in the colony.
See Also
- Rodent
- Hunting with:
- Firearms: Handgun, Shotgun and Rifle
- Bowhunting - Archery: Crossbow, Compound bow
- Fishing