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Black Tailed Prairie Dog


Black Tailed Prairie Dog
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Copyright: Nel Diepstraten (NellyD) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 362 W: 0 N: 697] (2745)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-09-17
Camera: Canon 350 D
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-11-03 9:46
Viewed: 579
Points: 24
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Another picture I took spending a day at the Blijdorp Zoo in Rotterdam. I often go there and I always visite the cute little prairie dogs. They are a curious bunch and always fun to look at. This one is a black-tailed prairie dog and was nibbling on some grass (as they so often do.....), and it was a nice moment for me to take this shot.

Some info on prairy dogs:

Black-Tailed Prairie Dog
(Cynomys ludovicianus)
Black-tailed prairie dogs are tough, social animals that live in and around burrows deep within the prairie soil. They grow to between 14 and 17 inches (350-425 mm) long and weigh about 2 to 3 pounds (.91-1.4 kg). They are tan with a whitish or buff-white belly. The tips of their tails are sparsely covered by black hair. They have short ears and, compared to their body size, relatively large black eyes. Prairie dogs live from 3 to 5 years.

Black-tailed prairie dogs live in complex communities, called "towns" or "colonies." The colony is an underground tunnel system leading to various chambers which are bedded with dry leaves and grass. At one time, the typical town covered 100 acres (404,700 mē) or more. The towns are divided into territorial neighborhoods or "wards," which are comprised of coteries.

Coteries are family groups made up of one male, one to four females, and their young up to 2 years of age. Young male prairie dogs will usually emigrate to another colony but seldom will try to start a new one. Although there are many entrances to the colony, the most recognizable prairie dog burrow opening is encircled by a hard-packed mound of earth reaching about 1 foot above the ground.
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  • Fons Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1300 W: 2 N: 202] (15628)
  • [2006-11-03 11:10]

Heel scherpe en mooie foto

Hi Nel
It's a nice shot , You took it well ! I recommend you to increase sharpness . Also, your note is perfect .
Have a good time
Saman

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  • cosmln (87)
  • [2006-11-03 12:33]
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Hi Nel,

lovely pose of this small rodent.
maybe you want to take a look also at my rodent (is not really mine) you can find that here.
i hope you will like also that image.

TFS,
cosmln

Hi Nel,
This fella is very cute seems like its enjoying itself.Well done.

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  • cse Gold Star Critiquer [C: 276 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2006-11-03 17:43]

Hello Nel,
hahahah very nice :)
but its tail :(

best wishes,
Cihan Slcuk Eksi

Hi Nel,
This is a beautiful shot of this animal that I don't see often. Details and POV are very good. My only nit is that you I would have let a little more space right to see the whole tail. Otherwise this is a very nice picture with interesting notes. Thanks,
Claudine

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1666 W: 136 N: 1263] (6138)
  • [2006-11-04 7:48]

Hi Nel,
this shot is wonderful. Your little critter shows of very well from the out of focus back ground. Beautiful colors excellent details and a beautiful pose by this cute ground hog.
Sky

Hi Nel.
Very good catch, so cute :)
Thanks for sharing and best wishes.
Have an excellent sunday, greetings.

broadcaster.

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1320 W: 31 N: 1634] (9994)
  • [2006-11-04 16:16]

Lovely capture with a nice nature pose, it doesn't seem to be bothered by you at all. Nice POV

TFS

Karan

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  • valari Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 964 W: 102 N: 395] (4105)
  • [2006-11-11 11:34]

Hi Nel,
lovely pose of this small rodent.It's a nice shot . You took it well !
warm regards for great images,val

oh what a cutie!! neat photo, nice close up shot of a very cute little prairie dog!
TFS
Donna :o)

Thanks for your commment on my photo "Its going to be a sparkling day!"

Hello Nel,
Those are really funny guys, and they do so well in photographs!
Seems like that straw tastes delicious...
Well composed image with good details in the animal!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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