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Prairie dogs are primarily found in the grasslands of North America, particularly in the Great Plains region. Their habitat ranges from southern Canada to northern Mexico. They prefer open, flat areas with short grasses, which provide both food and visibility to spot predators. Prairie dogs require well-drained soil for their extensive burrow systems, which can be several meters deep and include multiple entrances.
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Prairie dogs are herbivores, primarily feeding on grasses, herbs, and seeds. They forage for food during the day, often venturing out of their burrows to graze. Their diet can vary seasonally, with a preference for green vegetation in the spring and summer, and seeds and roots in the fall and winter. Prairie dogs play a significant role in their ecosystem by influencing plant community dynamics through their grazing habits.
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African Elephant
Habitat:
African Savannas
Diet:
Herbivore
Status:
Endangered
Found in:
0 zoos
African Lion
Habitat:
African Savannas
Diet:
Carnivore
Status:
Vulnerable
Found in:
0 zoos
American Alligator
Habitat:
Wetlands
Diet:
Carnivore
Status:
Least Concern
Found in:
0 zoos
American Black Bear
Habitat:
Forest
Diet:
Omnivore
Status:
Least Concern
Found in:
0 zoos
Asian Elephant
Habitat:
Tropical Forests
Diet:
Herbivore
Status:
Endangered
Found in:
0 zoos
Baby Elephant
Habitat:
Grasslands
Diet:
Herbivore
Status:
Endangered
Found in:
0 zoos
Bottlenose Dolphin
Habitat:
Coastal Waters
Diet:
Fish-eater
Status:
Least Concern
Found in:
0 zoos
Brown Bear
Habitat:
Forest
Diet:
Omnivore
Status:
Least Concern
Found in:
0 zoos
California Sea Lion
Habitat:
Pacific Coastlines
Diet:
Carnivore
Status:
Least Concern
Found in:
0 zoos
Capybara
Habitat:
Tropical Wetlands
Diet:
Herbivore
Status:
Least Concern
Found in:
0 zoos
Cheetah
Habitat:
African Savannas
Diet:
Carnivore
Status:
Vulnerable
Found in:
0 zoos
Chimpanzee
Habitat:
Tropical Rainforests
Diet:
Omnivore
Status:
Endangered
Found in:
0 zoos
Flamingo
Habitat:
Wetlands
Diet:
Omnivore
Status:
Least Concern
Found in:
0 zoos
Giant Panda
Habitat:
Chinese Mountains
Diet:
Herbivore
Status:
Conservation breeding program
Found in:
0 zoos
Giant Tortoise
Habitat:
Galápagos Islands
Diet:
Herbivore
Status:
Vulnerable
Found in:
0 zoos
Giraffe
Habitat:
African Savannas
Diet:
Herbivore
Found in:
0 zoos
Gray Wolf
Habitat:
Forests and Tundra
Diet:
Carnivore
Status:
Least Concern
Found in:
0 zoos
Great White Shark
Habitat:
Coastal Waters
Diet:
Carnivore
Status:
Vulnerable
Found in:
0 zoos
Hippopotamus
Habitat:
African Savannas
Diet:
Herbivore
Status:
Vulnerable
Found in:
0 zoos
Humboldt Penguin
Habitat:
South American Coasts
Diet:
Carnivore
Status:
Vulnerable
Found in:
0 zoos
Kangaroo
Habitat:
Australian Grasslands
Diet:
Herbivore
Status:
Least Concern
Found in:
0 zoos
Koala
Habitat:
Eucalyptus Forests
Diet:
Herbivore
Status:
Vulnerable
Found in:
0 zoos
Komodo Dragon
Habitat:
Indonesian Islands
Diet:
Carnivore
Status:
Endangered
Found in:
0 zoos
Lion Cub
Habitat:
African Savanna
Diet:
Carnivore
Status:
Vulnerable
Found in:
0 zoos
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