Gunnison's prairie dog (Cynomys gunnisoni) is one of five species of prairie dog. This species belongs to the squirrel family of rodents, and are predominantly related to the North American and Eurasian ground squirrels. Gunnison's prairie dogs are primarily distributed in the Four Corners region of the United States.

Description

Gunnison's prairie dogs are 12 to 14 in in length and have tails that measure 1.25 to 2.25 inches. This species weighs from 1.5 to 2.5 lbs.

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