Mexican Prairie Dog Threats to Survival: A Keystone Species at Risk
Introduction Imagine a vast, sun-drenched prairie stretching as far as the eye can see, dotted with bustling towns of small, furry creatures. These are the Mexican prairie dogs ( Cynomys mexicanus), industrious inhabitants of a fragile ecosystem, and their survival is increasingly threatened. Endemic to a limited area of northern Mexico, these social rodents are … Read more
