Today, the five prairie dog species occupy just 2% of their historic range, and some occupy even less. Prairie dogs still survive in many of their historic territories: Black-tailed prairie dogs ...

Prairie dogs aren't federally recognized as endangered. But activists are working to conserve them, launching a wide range of ...

During the 20th century, about 98 percent of all prairie dogs were exterminated, and their range subsequently shrunk to perhaps five percent of its historic spread.

HABITAT: Like most prairie dogs, the black-tailed prefers short-grass prairie habitats and avoids any environments with reduced visibility, including heavy brush and tall grass areas. RANGE: The black ...