Prairie Dog Pals receives frequent calls about mysterious animals burrowing in people’s yards. Typically, owners are alerted to the presence of these animals by fresh mounds of dirt. There are no apparent burrows and the responsible animal is infrequently seen. Prairie dogs can be dispersed by construction, disturbance, or by territorial issues, but in most […]
J Mammal. 2024 Jun 28;105(6):1309-1321. doi: 10.1093/jmammal/gyae066. eCollection 2024 Dec. Authors Rebecca M Windell 1 , Larissa L Bailey 1 , Travis M Livieri 2 , David A Eads 3 , Dean E Biggins 3 , Stewart W Breck 4 Affiliations Abstract in English, Spanish The consequences of intraguild predation on vulnerable subordinate species are an important consideration in the
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Prairie dogs, those small, burrowing rodents of North America, are some of nature’s most fascinating creatures. Known for their elaborate underground colonies, unique communication skills, and social behaviors, these animals are an essential part of the grassland ecosystem. Masters of the Underground Prairie dogs construct intricate tunnel systems, often referred to as “towns,” that can
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