by W.F. Andelt and S.N. Hopper 1 

Three species of prairie dogs in Colorado occupy an estimated 2 million acres of rangeland. The black-tailed prairie dog lives on the eastern plains, the Gunnison prairie dog in the southwest third of the state, and the white-tailed prairie dog in the northwest third. Prairie dogs are relatively large burrowing ground squirrels that weigh 1 1/2 to 3 pounds and are 14 to 17 inches long. Prairie dogs have reddish fur, large eyes, short ears and broad round heads.

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