Quick answer
Black-tailed Prairie Dogs feed on a diet shaped by their habitat — see our full black-tailed prairie dog profile for prey, plants, and seasonal shifts.
Diet overview
Black-tailed prairie dogs live in vast underground towns across North American shortgrass prairie, supporting hawks, black-footed ferrets, and burrowing owls.
Feeding behaviour
Many black-tailed prairie dogs adjust what they eat as seasons change.
Ecological role
Their diet links them to the wider food web in their native range.
FAQs
Where can I learn more about the black-tailed prairie dog?
See our full black-tailed prairie dog profile for habitat, diet, and conservation status.
Where do these facts come from?
Researched from IUCN Red List data and our editorial black-tailed prairie dog species profile.