Black-tailed Prairie Dogs
Week 3 - Animal Encounters
This week we learn about the incredible black-tailed prairie dogs. Scroll down for a video lesson, two activities, and a knowledge quiz.
Prairie Dog Activities
This week's activities will have you drawing a prairie dog town underground and get you outside to observe live prairie dogs. Follow the link to download the activities.
Question 1
Prairie dogs are in the Family Sciuidae. What other mammals are in this family?
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1) Naked Mole Rats
2) Mountain Lions
3) Fox Squirrels
4) Jumping Mice
Question 2
Prairie dogs help increase what mineral in plants making them more nutritious for other animals.
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1) Nitrogen
2) Oxygen
3) Phosphorus
4) Gold
Question 3
What animal below isn't a predator of prairie dogs?
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1) Coyote
2) Red-tailed Hawk
3) Bison
4) Black-footed Ferret
Question 4
What do you call the chamber in a prairie dog town where babies are born?
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1) Back Door
2) Turnaround Chamber
3) Nursery
4) Food Cache