Ranger Ramblings: The Black-Tailed Prairie Dog, A Grassland Hero

Colorado Springs CO

23 March, 2022

8:50 AM

Description

Press release from the Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services: March 22, 2022 Colorado Springs is a wildlife mecca. Our parks and open spaces provide habitat for hundreds of animal species. A wide diversity of birds, mammals and reptiles often grace our presence in these natural spaces. We give reverence to the awe-inspiring big horn sheep and stay alert for the fear-striking mountain lion. However, an animal that I believe deserves a little more attention is the black-tailed prairie dog. This press release was produced by the Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services. The views expressed here are the author's own.