Prairie

gopher
ground squirrel
prairie dog
bison
coyote
badger
black-foot ferret
grasshopper
hawk
jackrabbit

Temperate Grasslands
Prairies are sometimes called grasslands. The native animals are listed under the heading "Fauna". Also, click on the "prairie" link to find out more about grasslands in North America.

The Grasslands Biome - Black-footed Ferret
This endangered animal is protected in the prairies of central and western Canada.

Prairie Animals
Enchanted Learning presents basic information on prairie animals, and has links to more details.


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