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Species related to the Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens)
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Black-tailed prairie dog (Cynomys ludovicianus)
Named for their dog-like yip, prairie dogs are in fact rather large, stout, ground-dwelling squirrels. The black-tailed prairie dog is... More 38 Images 10 Videos -
Franklin's ground squirrel (Spermophilus franklinii)
Franklin’s ground squirrel (Spermophilus franklinii) is, like other members of its genus, a mainly terrestrial rodent with a relatively... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Arctic ground squirrel (Spermophilus parryii)
One of the largest species of ground squirrel, the Arctic ground squirrel (Spermophilus parryii) is, as its common name suggests... More 17 Images 3 Videos -
Belding's ground squirrel (Spermophilus beldingi)
Information on Belding's ground squirrel is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 1 Video -
Meadow jumping mouse (Zapus hudsonius)
Information on the meadow jumping mouse is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos -
Stephens' kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi)
Information on Stephens' kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos -
White-tailed jackrabbit (Lepus townsendii)
A large hare of North America, the white-tailed jackrabbit (Lepus townsendii) is most easily recognised by its long, antennae-like ears... More 16 Images 1 Video -
Nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus)
Information on the nine-banded armadillo is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 22 Images 7 Videos -
Colorado checkered whiptail (Aspidoscelis neotesselata)
Information on the Colorado checkered whiptail (Aspidoscelis neotesselata) is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 5 Images 0 videos -
Kit fox (Vulpes macrotis)
Kit foxes are among the smallest foxes of the Americas, with their most conspicuous characteristic being exceptionally large, closely set... More 17 Images 7 Videos -
Weasel (Mustela nivalis)
Britain's smallest native carnivore, the weasel (Mustela nivalis) has a long slender body, and a short tail. The fur is ginger to a rich... More 9 Images 3 Videos -
Northern flying squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus)
The northern flying squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus) is a long-whiskered, nocturnal mammal of forested areas in North America. Despite its... More 7 Images 1 Video -
Idaho ground squirrel (Spermophilus brunneus)
Information on the Idaho ground squirrel is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Vancouver Island marmot (Marmota vancouverensis)
This house-cat sized marmot or ground squirrel was first described in 1910. The Vancouver Island marmot is currently regarded as one of... More 15 Images 1 Video -
Nelson's antelope squirrel (Ammospermophilus nelsoni)
A highly sociable and conspicuous species, groups of Nelson’s antelope squirrels (Ammospermophilus nelsoni) are commonly seen scampering... More 9 Images 0 videos -
American red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus)
Distinguished from other tree squirrels by its smaller size, the American red squirrel is, as its common name suggests, a deep reddish brown... More 34 Images 2 Videos -
European ground squirrel (Spermophilus citellus)
The European ground squirrel belongs to a genus commonly referred to as the sousliks, with representatives spread throughout the northern... More 17 Images 2 Videos -
Washington ground squirrel (Spermophilus washingtoni)
Information on the Washington ground squirrel (Spermophilus washingtoni) is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 7 Images 0 videos -
North African crested porcupine (Hystrix cristata)
The North African crested porcupine (Hystrix cristata) is the largest porcupine in the world. The black and white quills along the head and... More 8 Images 4 Videos -
Northern hopping mouse (Notomys aquilo)
The northern hopping mouse is a nocturnal rodent, native to Australia. It is similar in size to a rat and has sandy brown fur, with a pale... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Coypu (Myocastor coypus)
Information on the coypu is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 25 Images 1 Video -
Central rock-rat (Zyzomys pedunculatus)
This medium-sized rodent was believed to be extinct until it was rediscovered in 1996. These stocky rock-rats are yellowish-brown in colour... More 8 Images 1 Video -
Lakeland downs mouse (Leggadina lakedownensis)
Information on the Lakeland downs mouse is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Saltmarsh harvest mouse (Reithrodontomys raviventris)
One of the smallest rodents in the United States, the saltmarsh harvest mouse is also notable for being one of the very few mammals able to... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens)
The giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens) is the largest of more than 20 species of kangaroo rats, which are small rodents that (as their... More 7 Images 4 Videos -
Texas kangaroo rat (Dipodomys elator)
Information on the Texas kangaroo rat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Desert kangaroo rat (Dipodomys deserti)
Information on the desert kangaroo rat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 3 Videos -
Woodland jumping mouse (Napaeozapus insignis)
The only species in its genus, the woodland jumping mouse (Napaeozapus insignis) is a small rodent with long hind feet and a distinctly long... More 5 Images 0 videos -
San Joaquin kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides)
Information on the San Joaquin kangaroo rat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Cape hare (Lepus capensis)
A widespread and abundant species, the Cape hare is a typical hare in appearance, with long, slender limbs, large hind feet, a short tail... More 12 Images 2 Videos
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