Prairie Tails

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Cute gopher emerging from soil in Lamar, TX, showcasing its natural habitat.

Pocket Gophers

Byepurbanski February 20, 2025
Prairie Dog Pals receives frequent calls about mysterious animals burrowing in people’s yards. ...
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Detailed portrait of an American badger in its natural habitat, showcasing distinct facial markings.

Coyote use of prairie dog colonies is most frequent in areas used by American badgers

Byepurbanski February 20, 2025
J Mammal. 2024 Jun 28;105(6):1309-1321. doi: 10.1093/jmammal/gyae066. eCollection 2024 Dec. Authors...
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A prairie dog standing alert in a black and white setting, showcasing its natural habitat.

The Social Life of Prairie Dogs:

Byepurbanski February 19, 2025
Prairie dogs, those small, burrowing rodents of North America, are some of nature’s most fascinating...
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