

Small colony of black-tailed prairie dogs on the grasslands near Custer. Photograph alert, curious animals, their burrows and social interactions against rolling prairie and distant pine-covered hills. Best at golden hours for warm light and long shadows. Accessible roadside pullouts; free public area with informal paths—wear boots for uneven ground and be mindful of wildlife distances.


Small colony of black-tailed prairie dogs on the grasslands near Custer. Photograph alert, curious animals, their burrows and social interactions against rolling prairie and distant pine-covered hills. Best at golden hours for warm light and long shadows. Accessible roadside pullouts; free public area with informal paths—wear boots for uneven ground and be mindful of wildlife distances.