Gunnison's Prairie Dog (Cynomys gunnisoni), is found in the four corners area of North America, primarily living in sagebrush ecosystems. This prairie dog species hibernates from November through March.

The Gunnison's prairie dog is distinct from its cousins. Gunnison's prairie dogs are yellow-tan in color, slightly paler than other prairie dog species, and have a short white-tipped tail ^[1].