Prairie dogs are small burrowing rodents found in North American grasslands.
They get their names from their habitat and their warning calls, which sound like a dog bark.
They lives in sophisticated tunnel systems that can extend hundreds of feet and reach depths of up to 15 feet.
They are highly social animals that dwell in big colonies known as cities. In a town, it could number in the hundreds or perhaps thousands.
They are herbivores that eat a range of grasses, forbs, and shrubs. They also consume insects and other tiny animals.
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