Mastodawn

Nibble nibble nibble ... winter is coming for these #prairieDogs! (OK, this was July, and they're probably hibernating already, or rather chilling in their burrow)

#WhiskersWednesday + #WildlifeWednesday

#Präriehunde #Präriehund #prairieDog #SchwarzschwanzPräriehund #blackTailedPrairieDog #CynomysLudovicianus #rodent #rodents #animals #animalPhotography #Tiere #WolfcenterDörverden

Ryan Aw Oct 8

Upon landing in Denver, we had some time to kill before check in With nothing better to do, we head out for an unsuccessful search for bison - where we instead found a field, swarming with black-tailed prairie dogs #colorado #photography #wildlife #prairiedogs

Ed Dreistadt Jul 13, 2025

So, I walked down the road from our new place in #santafe to an empty lot where some food trucks are set up. Turns out there are also prairie dogs there. And delightful menu descriptions. I love it here. #prairiedogs

DoomsdaysCW Jul 11, 2025

A human near #FlagstaffAZ just died from #ThePlague. But it's just a coincidence! (See next post)

#PrairieDogs are dying in northern #Arizona, and officials are concerned the cause could be the #plague.

by Catherine Reagor, Arizona Republic
July 9, 2025

"Coconino County Health and Human Services recently received a report of a prairie dog die-off on private land northeast of #Flagstaff.

"A statement from Coconino County said a sudden die-off of prairie dogs and rodents can be an indicator of plague, an infectious disease that can affect humans and animals.

"Trish Lees, communications manager for Coconino County, said the number of prairie dogs that have died was unknown."

"To prevent exposure to plague, Coconino County recommends:

- Avoid fleas and use veterinarian-approved flea treatments on pets.
- Keep them on a leash and out of areas known to be inhabited by wild rodents.
- Report prairie dog, rodent and rabbit die-offs to Coconino County at 928-679-8756 or 928-679-8760.
- Prevent rodent infestations by removing brush, rock piles, trash and lumber from around homes and outbuildings.
- Avoid contact with wild animals.
- Use an insect repellent and tuck pant cuffs into your socks to help prevent flea bites.
- Do not camp next to rodent holes and avoid sleeping directly on the ground.
- Be aware that cats are highly susceptible to plague.
- If your pet has a high fever, a loss of appetite, lethargy, a cough or eye drainage, contact a veterinarian immediately.

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2025/07/09/prairie-dogs-dying-arizona/84512692007/

#YersiniaPestis #AnimalHealth #HumanHealth #Disease #TheBlackDeath #BubonicPlague