A black-tailed prairie dog at Maxwell Refuge

A black-tailed prairie dog (a small mammal) stands on its hind legs and gives a trademark "danger!" warning, as captured on a trailcam at Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico.

A black-tailed prairie dog at Maxwell Refuge

A black-tailed prairie dog gives a trademark "danger!" warning, as captured on a trailcam at Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico.

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Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge

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Desert

Recreational Activity

Wildlife watching

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Cynomys ludovicianus

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Public Domain

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Photography

Rodents

Wildlife

Wildlife management

Wildlife refuges

Wildlife viewing

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