Canadian wildlife · Drawing 21 of 40
Black-tailed Prairie Dog
From grasslands to mountains
The black-tailed prairie dog lives in grasslands. This small rodent digs burrows and comes outside to eat, with other prairie dogs living close by.
Did you know?
Despite its name, it belongs to the squirrel family.
Look together
Where is the entrance to the burrow?
An idea to try
Draw an underground tunnel connecting two imaginary rooms.
For the adult reading along
A little more to discover
Scientific name: Cynomys ludovicianus. Where it lives: In Canada, southern Saskatchewan near Grasslands National Park. What it eats: Mostly grasses and other plants. Many burrows form a colony. Other animals, including burrowing owls, can also use these shelters when tunnels are available.
Look together: Where is the entrance to the burrow? Draw an underground tunnel connecting two imaginary rooms.
Sources and illustration notes (1)
Simplified drawing for colouring. Coat, feather or skin markings are left white so children can choose their colours. Proportions and details are not a scientific identification plate.
These links lead to other websites. Explore them with an adult. Source titles appear in their original language; some linked pages are in French.
- Parks Canada — Black-tailed Prairie DogSquirrel family, Canadian range, burrows, diet and benefits for other species.
Source review: 2026-09-30. Illustrations are simplified for colouring.
