The White-tailed Prairie Dog inhabits higher elevation grasslands in Wyoming, Colorado, and Utah, distinguished from its black-tailed relative by its white tail tip and more scattered colony structure. It hibernates for several months in winter, unlike the black-tailed prairie dog which stays active year-round. Colony size is generally smaller and more isolated due to the patchier nature of high-elevation grassland habitats.
Best time to see a White-tailed Prairie Dog
The best time to see a White-tailed Prairie Dog is April–July, when about 69% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 1,123 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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