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Wildlife10/46
A prairie dog standing upright on its burrow, surrounded by grassy fields, looking alert and watchful.
New Mexico, USA, North America
Photo ID: L1017273-tiff-16-bit
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Author: Konrad Michels
© 2025 Konrad Michels. All rights reserved. www.tonalphoto.com
Photo size: 3.9 Mpixels (11.2 MB uncompressed) - 2420x1613 pixels (8.1x5.4 in / 20.5x13.7 cm at 300 ppi)
Photo keywords: alert posture, animal behavior, burrow, Cynomys, grasslands, mammal, nature photography, North America, open field, prairie dog, rodent, sentry, standing prairie dog, watchful animal, wildlife

Standing Guard

A prairie dog rises tall at the entrance of its burrow, scanning the grasslands with sharp eyes. Their watchful stance and curious expression make them one of the most endearing sentinels of the prairie.